PA to SLT and Leader

We are now recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-quality support to the Senior Leadership Team and the Leader of the Council on an 18-month fixed-term contract on a full-time basis. This is an important role that will help support the organisation during the lead-up to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

As part of our Executive Support Team, you will deliver a professional, responsive and confidential personal assistant service tailored to the needs of senior leaders. This role requires excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, discreet and capable of managing sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, tact and integrity.

What you'll be doing

In this varied and fast-paced role, your key responsibilities will include:

Managing complex diaries, meetings and correspondence for SLT and the Leader
Preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring follow-up actions
Handling enquiries, screening calls and responding appropriately on behalf of senior officers
Liaising with elected Members, senior stakeholders and partner organisations
Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR
Preparing presentations and briefing notes
Supporting presentations, research, travel arrangements and event bookings
Providing flexible support across the Executive Support Team, including deputising when needed

Experience of working as a Personal Assistant to a senior manager or director in a similar organisation or environment
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accurate and comprehensive minute-taking skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital systems
A friendly, proactive, flexible and responsive approach
The confidence to deal with people at all levels with tact, diplomacy and discretion

We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to monthly craft sessions it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace., You will be working with a friendly, professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
Flexi scheme.
Hybrid working. The role will require attendance in the office as well as working from home.
A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
Family-friendly benefits.
One days' paid volunteering leave per year.
Lifestyle benefits platform.
Funded health cash plan.
Free car parking to 31 March 2028
£10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.