Description

You will provide comprehensive and confidential personal assistant support to the Head of Service within the Chief Executive and Corporate Resources department.

Responsibilities

  • Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and arrange meetings for the Head of Service.
  • Prioritize urgent requests and negotiate meeting attendance when scheduling conflicts arise.
  • Maintain and update information systems and databases to ensure accurate service transactions.
  • Handle queries, complaints, and requests from customers, Councillors, or MPs, escalating complex issues to senior staff.
  • Draft documentation, compile written reports, and collate data to support decision-making.
  • Monitor and maintain budgets and financial information accurately.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of professional experience in a similar administrative or assistant role.
  • Proven ability to work with high levels of personal initiative and independence.
  • Expertise in managing complex workloads and adhering to relevant regulations and codes of practice.
  • Strong understanding of organizational processes and procedures.
  • Ability to judge the importance of communications and decide on appropriate escalation paths.
  • Proficiency in electronic working tools and digital support systems.
  • Strong research and data collation skills.
  • Any Graduate degree.

Education

Any Graduate