Personal Assistant (to Exec team)

Creative Support; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Stockport is seeking a Personal Assistant to support senior staff with meeting coordination, diary management, and minute-taking. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with a focus on confidentiality. Full-time and part-time applications are welcome, with flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for career progression.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PA or administrative roles.
• Strong organizational skills to manage diverse tasks.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and support meetings for senior staff.
• Minute meetings and maintain accurate records.
• Plan and prioritize tasks for varied workload.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Diary management

Ability to handle confidential information

Prioritization skills

Job description

Up to £13.98 per hour

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Full-Time, Part-Time. Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours of work are generally 9am till 5pm to be worked flexibly, dependant upon the requirements of the organisation and the trustees. Some evening and occasional weekend working is required. Part-time applications will be considered subject to a minimum of 3 days/22.5 hours per week.

The role is largely office based with some travel to meetings and home working when managing reports or minutes as agreed in advance.

Job Description

Creative Support has an established Head office based in Stockport city centre. Creative Support is over thirty years in successful operations supporting over 6,500 vulnerable people nationally. We have ambitious plans to continue our successful, and person-centred services. The successful post holder will support one or two senior team members including directors or head of departments based at head office and the CEO with a range of PA tasks.

The role will include PA duties for relevant Service Directors. Main duties will include arranging and supporting meetings, minuting meetings and ensuring accurate records are kept. Diary management for senior staff. Support to organise meetings virtually and minute take some of the board meetings which will be on a scheduled basis in the evenings periodically.

The post holder must be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, exercising appropriate judgement and responding promptly and appropriately to all enquiries. The post holder will be required to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with service users, staff and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Form part of the Head office PA team
• Deputise for colleagues in their absence and support with peaks in workload
• Coordinate holiday periods to ensure sufficient PA cover to meet corporate requirements

Benefits

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days Leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

How to Apply

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to [e-mail] to be considered for the vacancy.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS