PA to Executive Director

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is looking for a PA to the Director of Thriving Communities in Kendal, England. The successful candidate will possess excellent administrative skills and the ability to manage their workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include supporting the Director and ensuring high-quality customer service. Previous PA experience and political awareness are highly desirable. This role offers a competitive pension scheme and various additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• An organised individual with strong administrative skills who can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage workload effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience supporting a Director or Assistant Director is essential.

Skills

Organised individual

Strong administrative skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

About the Role

We are excited to be recruiting for an exceptional individual to be the PA to Director of Thriving Communities

Our ideal candidate will be:

• An organised individual with strong administrative skillswho can workin a fast paced environment.
• Someone who can manage their own workload well to ensure deadlines are met and provide excellent customer service.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have the ability to be speedy and accurate whilst remaining calm under pressure
• Has line management experience

Essential/Desirable experience

• Previous PA experience supporting a Director/Assistant Director (essential)
• Previous local government experience (desirable)
• Previous experience of supporting a Section 151 Officer
• Previous experience of working in a value adding service (desirable)
• Political awareness

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)