PA to Executive Director WMF2448e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in England is seeking a PA to the Director of Thriving Communities. The ideal candidate should have strong administrative skills and prior PA experience supporting senior management. Key responsibilities include managing workloads and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive pension and enhanced leave allowance.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

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

Skills

Organised individual with strong administrative skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Calm under pressure

Line management experience

Job description

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 skills who can work in 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)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

For an informal chat about the role or for further information please contact Katharine Jane on 07796993494 or [e-mail].

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 07/12/2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.