Personal Assistant to Director – Adults & Communities

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Director of Adults & Communities within a large local authority.

This directorate covers Adult Social Care, Community Services, Adult Learning, Cultural Services (libraries and museums) and the Records Office, with a budget of around £350m. This is a busy, senior-level role where you will support day-to-day operations and help keep services running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy diary and inbox
• Acting as a point of contact, directing queries to the right teams
• Working closely with senior managers and their PAs
• Arranging meetings with internal teams and external partners
• Handling and tracking complaints and enquiries
• Liaising with elected councillors
• Line managing two PAs who support Assistant Directors
• Supporting committee reports and processes (this may change over time)

About you

• Experience supporting senior leaders
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks
• Comfortable dealing with sensitive information and complaints
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Some line management experience preferred
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR

Additional Information

• This role is mainly office-based (there may be flexibility depending on circumstances)

If you are interested in this role please apply today, and one of the team will be in touch!