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Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Business Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To provide a full administrative and secretarial support service to the Executive Leader of the Council, the Leader of the opposition and occasionally the Mayor. This role also provides a high level of practical and support to the Councillors to enhance the smooth running of the council. You will be responsible to: ·Organise and maintain the diaries, including assisting in planning, through prioritisation, allocation and organisation of appointments within a scheduled work programme. Liaise with a wide range of people to ensure that all appropriate arrangements are made for meetings, seminars and conferences, organising travel and accommodation as necessary ensuring the Executive Leader is fully briefed on all relevant issues. ·Organise and provide hospitality for internal meetings. Liaising and co-working with the other Senior Business Officer is vital to ensure seamless cover is provided for the Leader of the Council, the Leader of the opposition and occasionally the Mayor. ·Draft and originate correspondence and reports (including committee reports) on behalf of the Leader of the Council. Liaise with Officers and Members to provide draft responses with and briefings to complex correspondence. ·Exercise personal judgement in ensuring that written communications are comprehensive, unambiguous, fluent, accurate and presented in a variety of appropriate styles dependent on the circumstances. Investigate and resolve where possible or refer complaints made to the Executive Leader and/or other Group Leaders. ·Receive and filter incoming telephone calls for and personal visitors to the Leader/Deputy Leader and Mayor, from a wide range of sources including senior management, other elected Members, VIP's other statutory agencies and the public.