PA To The Finance Director

Castles and Coasts Housing Association; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Carlisle is seeking a full-time Personal Assistant to support the Finance Director. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support, manage priorities, and ensure smooth communication within a dynamic environment. Salary ranges from £32,640 to £34,680 annually, plus benefits. Interested candidates should complete the application process on the organization's website.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing administrative support.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to the Finance Director.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing priorities and key meetings.
• Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) is recruiting a permanent, full-time Personal Assistant to the Finance Director, based in Carlisle. Salary £32,640 - £34,680 per annum (FTE based on 36.25 hours per week) + benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, organisational, and project support to the Finance Director.
• Act as trusted gatekeeper and problem-solver — managing priorities, coordinating key meetings, and ensuring the smooth flow of information across the organisation.
• Support the leadership of a dynamic housing association in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

About CCHA

CCHA owns and manages more than 7,400 homes across the North of England in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Lancashire. We focus on the needs of local communities, tackling the housing crisis, improving services, and providing excellent services to customers.

What we’re looking for

For information on the skills and experience required, refer to the person specification in the job pack accompanying this advert.

How to apply

If you would like to join the CCHA Team, please complete our application process and tell us how you can add value and dynamism to our team. If successful, you will be rewarded with a great place to work and a great team.

To apply, click the apply button on the vacancy listing on our website.

Important dates

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 23 November 2025.
• Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 1 December 2025.