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Personal Assistant

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5LE

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job title is Personal Assistant with a salary of £12.83 per hour PAYE or £14.24 per hour LTD Umbrella.
  • This is a temporary ongoing position located in Cheshire, CW1, requiring 20 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Candidates must have formal secretarial training or an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and proven experience as a Personal Assistant to Directors or senior executives.
  • The role involves providing high-quality administrative support, managing schedules, and organizing travel arrangements for multiple Directors.
  • Ideal candidates should possess advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and have extensive experience in a senior secretarial role within a political or public sector environment.

Job Title: Personal AssistantSalary: £12.83 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £14.24 P/H LTD Umbrella Hours: 20 Hours Per WeekType: Temporary OngoingLocation: Cheshire, CW1Start Date: ASAPWork Pattern: Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 14:00pm Are you highly organized and passionate about providing top-tier executive support? Join our client's team as a Personal Assistant, where your skills will make a tangible impact on our Directors' ability to drive forward the vision and priorities of the Council. This role is pivotal in enhancing the outcomes achieved by the Council through effective collaboration with government, business, and public sectors.Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality secretarial and administrative support, including document preparation, agenda drafting, and minute-taking for multiple Directors.
  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors, calls, and correspondence, demonstrating discretion and integrity.
  • Strategically manage Directors' schedules, ensuring efficient coordination with the wider Executive Team.
  • Provide timely briefings and insights on key issues impacting local government in Cheshire East.
  • Organize complex travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Manage and draft correspondence, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Produce sensitive and confidential documents using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Provide cover for the Executive Personal Assistant during absences.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Formal secretarial training or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.
  • GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
  • Proven experience as a Personal Assistant to Directors or senior executives, ideally in a local government setting.
  • Extended experience in a senior secretarial or personal assistant role within a political or public sector environment.
  • Proficiency in office management practices, diary management, and administrative procedures.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on or send an E-Mail to

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