Management Assistant to Assistant Director

Management Assistant to Assistant Director of Children's Services

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

At Solihull Council, we pride ourselves on being a Council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. 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 permanent opportunity for an experienced and committed Management Assistant to the Assistant Director of Children’s 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 Management Assistant, you will support the Assistant Director of Children’s Services with management, project, and personal assistant support to the Assistant Director and members of the Corporate Leadership Team. You will be responsible for the management of a professional, effective, and efficient secretariat service for the Children’s Services & Skills Directorate Leadership Team.

You will have experience working as a Personal Assistant (or similar) and have supported senior level colleagues. You will be extremely well-organised, one step ahead, flexible, personable, and have the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

You will also need to demonstrate:

• Experience of liaising and dealing with senior stakeholders
• GCSE A*- C in English Language and Maths (or equivalent), or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of numeracy and literacy through office experience

This post will be based at Solihull Council House. 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 other offices within the Solihull Borough.

In return, we can offer you a positive supportive environment to train and develop further, including:

• 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.

If you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Tammy Hollis, Executive Assistant to the Director of Children's Services – tammy.hollis@solihull.gov.uk

Closing Date: 7 May 2025

Interview Date: 15 May 2025

The closing date for applications from redeployees is 16 April 2025.

Please note we are not accepting CVs for this opportunity. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents
Job Description & Person Specification