Executive Assistant to Service Director - Hybrid, 13-Month FTC

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlement

LGPS pension

Training programs

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join our Resources Directorate on a 13-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will provide confidential administrative support to senior managers across Property, Facilities and Health & Safety, managing diaries, coordinating meetings and handling sensitive information.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, proactive communication and the ability to work on your own initiative in a busy council environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills are essential.
• Confident and professional communication with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work on own initiative with adaptability.
• Strong IT skills and experience using office systems.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to senior managers.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings.
• Handle sensitive information and respond to enquiries to keep the service running smoothly.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Confident communication

IT skills

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Office systems

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join our Resources Directorate on a 13-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will provide confidential administrative support to senior managers across Property, Facilities and Health & Safety, managing diaries, coordinating meetings and handling sensitive information.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, proactive communication and the ability to work on your own initiative in a busy council environment.