Executive Assistant to the Director of Children's Services Solihull, England
Job description
At Solihull Council, we pride ourselves on being a Council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. We are on a transformational journey, designed to improve the experience of the children and families we work with. Children’s Services is our top priority within our Council Plan and we are placing children at the heart of all that we do.
We currently have a rare opportunity for an experienced and committed Executive Assistant to the Director to join our Childrens Services. We are looking for exceptional candidates who are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families at this critical time, here in Solihull.
As a Executive Assistant you will support the Director of Children’s Services in the first instance, with Management, project, and personal assistant support to Directors and members of the Corporate Leadership Team.
You will be responsible for the management of a professional, effective, and efficient secretariat service for the Childrens Services & Skills Directorate Leadership Team. You will have experience of working as an Executive Assistant (or similar) and have supported senior level colleagues. You will be extremely well-organised, be one step ahead, flexible and have the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks.
You will also need to demonstrate:
- Experience of liaising and dealing with senior stakeholders
- GCSE A-C English Language or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 Business Admin or equivalent or significant relevant administrative training or experience
- Meticulous attention to detail.
You must be comfortable with hybrid working practices as these are now in place across the business, with a combination of home working, virtual meetings and attendance at the Council’s offices.
In return we can not only offer you a positive supportive environment to train and develop further, but also
- a competitive salary;
- a range of flexible working options;
- generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year;
- a flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year;
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service;
- family and carer friendly policies;
- access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
- employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
Closing Date: 17th September 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 25th September 2023
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £33,820.00-£39,493.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Solihull, B91 9ZY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull, B91 9ZY
Reference ID: SOL5701
