Personal Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to provide essential support to senior management. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are skilled in diary management, meeting coordination, and communication. The position offers a chance to contribute to a supportive team culture while enjoying flexible working arrangements. If you are organized, responsive, and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity could be your next career step. Join a council that values its employees and provides a welcoming atmosphere for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, book meetings, and take minutes for senior managers.
• Support the Director of Streetscene Services with administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Diary Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Have you worked or currently working in a busy secretarial/personal assistant role? Are you looking for a new role where you can use your skills to proactively support others to ensure the best use of time and resources?

This role will suit you if you thrive on a challenge, can work at a fast pace where duties will require:

• Candidates to be proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Diary management, booking internal/external meetings, minute taking, managing emails and filtering telephone and other contacts on behalf of senior managers.

We have a vacancy to join our team of Personal Assistants. The role will provide management support to the Director of Streetscene Services. If you are extremely organised, flexible and responsive with a proven ability to prioritise demanding workloads and have excellent communication skills, we would really like to hear from you. In return we offer a range of benefits and development opportunities in addition to the supportive and welcoming culture.

Name: Joanne Brooks
Role: Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The Council offers many remote working opportunities as part of our commitment to providing flexibility wherever possible for our employees.

Internal Candidates

If you already work for the council and have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account, please login to apply online using your ESS username and password.

Applying for the role

Apply by completing the online application form. Ensure the application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria from the employee specification. CV's will not be accepted for this vacancy.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required; applicants must be able to transport themselves.

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