Personal Assistant to Director/Assistant Director - £23.36

HCRG Workforce Solutions; Kendal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading administrative service provider in Kendal is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Director. The role involves providing high-level administrative support, managing diaries, and ensuring efficient workflow in a busy environment. Candidates should have experience in administrative roles and the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity. The position is temporary, covering a sickness absence, and requires the ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing administrative support for senior management.
• Effective in managing diaries and prioritizing workloads.
• Strong understanding of political sensitivity in professional environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director and manage their workload.
• Coordinate tasks with the Director and contribute to team planning.
• Prepare reports and support the Extended Leadership Team as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Job description

Personal Assistant to Director/Assistant Director - £23.36, Kendal

Client:

HCRG Workforce Solutions

Location:

Kendal, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

63fcbdb84cee

Job Views:

7

Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

Job Description:

• Provide effective, efficient, customer-focused, and confidential administrative support to the Director, assisting in meeting their role requirements.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise own work and coordinate with the Director, contributing to team planning to ensure timely completion of tasks. Disseminate information and guidance across the PA Business Support staff within the 'cluster'.
• Support the wider PA team supporting the Extended Leadership Team, ensuring effective processes and systems, preparing reports, and providing support to the Director and wider Directorate Management Team (DMT) as needed.
• Require extensive knowledge of the council and the ability to operate in a busy, politically sensitive environment.
• Manage diaries, monitor emails, screen calls, prepare reports, interpret data, and provide recommendations. Organise workload efficiently, acting with trust and integrity within a political environment.

Reporting procedure:

The candidate will be line managed by the Business Resource Manager and will oversee 2 PAs supporting Assistant Directors in the Resources Directorate.

This role covers a sickness absence, so no specific project milestones are set.

The PA supports only 1 Director; therefore, team working is necessary but cross-body collaboration is not required.