Personal AssistantCouncil

About the Role

*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*

This is a pivotal role within Children's Services, providing high-quality administrative and executive support to the Children's Services Senior Leadership Team across Social Care and Education. As a trusted Personal Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring senior leaders are effectively supported, well-briefed and able to focus on delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for children, young people and families.

You will act as a key point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, elected members, schools, partner organisations and regulatory bodies. Managing a varied and fast-paced workload, you will demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs, and takes a proactive and highly organised approach to managing competing priorities. You will be confident working independently whilst contributing to the effective operation of the wider Children's Services Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive diary and inbox management, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and events.

Prioritising tasks effectively and managing competing demands in a busy environment.

Preparing documentation, correspondence and meeting papers to a high standard.

Demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.

Handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Using Microsoft Office applications proficiently, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

This role is ideally suited to a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who is passionate about providing outstanding executive support and contributing to the effective leadership and delivery of Children's Services.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 8th November 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview date Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Position type: Full Time