Personal Assistant x2 Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
- Job Reference: CO02-1843
- Salary: £24,948 to £30,151 per annum. A local weighting allowance of £1002 is also payable.
- Post Level: 5
- Directorate: Corporate Operations
- Hiring Manager: Kulvinder Dhillon
- Telephone: 01753 875757
- Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
- Location: Observatory House, 25 William Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EL
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2023.
Interviews will be held week commencing 3 July 2023.
How to apply
You can apply online below and upload your most up to date CV, a cover letter and/or supporting statement. Alternatively, email [email protected] for an application form, outlining the reference number above.
- To apply for the role, you will need to have an up to date CV which you can upload here: Employment Application form
- To apply for these roles please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification here: Personal Assistant JD and PS
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What you'll need
We are looking for two experienced PAs to provide an enhanced professional level of support to our Executive Director Team.
The roles will require the successful candidates to provide a comprehensive and confidential level of proactive professional support. The role forms part of a team of the Executive Support function working alongside the Corporate Leadership Team, who are responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the Council’s strategic priorities.
As a highly professional Personal Assistant, you will be required to work independently as well as in a small team and be able to deal effectively and proactively with all matters on behalf of the Executive Director, being able to escalate confidential and sensitive matters as well as resolving issued as appropriate using your own professional judgement and knowledge.
You will organise the Executive Directors’ office functions, manage their diaries and inboxes ensuring efficient and professional operations whilst communicating with a range of stakeholders, staff, and customers. You will ensure that data and information is collated, managed, stored, and shared appropriately and have excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to present clear information in verbal, written and digital formats.
You will have a flexible attitude and be able to handle change effectively and find solutions using your own initiative, with the ability to work under a high degree of pressure including meeting unpredictable deadlines and dealing with conflicting demands. Your approach to tasks will be methodical and organised with an eye for detail.
Do you have in depth experience of providing PA/secretarial and administrative support to a senior manager or company board of trustees? Do you have excellent communication skills? Do you have excellent written and minute taking skills and the ability to compile well-written and grammatically correct documents and letters? Are you a highly organised individual, able to effectively and efficiently plan and organise your own workload, work to deadlines and facilitate the progression of important events and issues?
If so, then we are looking forward to meeting you!
Our offer to you
In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:
- 26 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service, and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- Tax - free childcare and childcare services
- Discounted car parking
- Season loan ticket
- Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments, amongst others.
- Our commitment to equality and diversity
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools
In return we offer the opportunity to develop your skills within a flexible environment and the satisfaction of having a positive effect on Slough’s communities.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Candidates as they are currently under-represented in leadership positions.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Kulvinder Dhillon, Business Support Lead on 07395258266.
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