Personal Assistants (PAs)

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Personal Assistant to support senior leaders effectively. This role involves proactive diary management, coordinating meetings, managing sensitive correspondence, and acting as a liaison between leaders and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have high-level administrative experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a professional approach. Benefits include generous annual leave and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Retail discounts portal

Employee assistance and counselling service

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing high-level administrative or PA support, ideally at a senior or executive level.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management and meeting coordination.
• Managing correspondence and handling sensitive information.
• Acting as a key liaison point between senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Job description

As a Personal Assistant at Sandwell Council, you will play a vital role in enabling senior leaders to operate effectively and efficiently. You will provide comprehensive executive support, acting as a trusted and professional point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Managing correspondence and handling sensitive and confidential information
• Acting as a key liaison point between senior leaders and stakeholders
• Supporting strategic priorities and transformation projects by tracking actions and ensuring deadlines are met
• Ensuring clear communication, effective prioritisation and smooth day‑to‑day operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing high‑level administrative or PA support, ideally at a senior or executive level
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• A proactive, professional and solutions‑focused approach
• A high level of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

You will be self‑motivated, able to organise and prioritise your own workload, and confident working with senior leaders.

Sandwell is a vibrant, diverse borough in the West Midlands, committed to delivering high‑quality services and improving the lives of our residents. Our vision is to create a thriving, resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud of our values which guide everything we do.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we continue to build on the rapid improvements made over recent years and strengthen our ambition to be an outstanding council.

Roles We are looking to appoint

• PA to the Chief Executive – Band G SCP 32-37 (£42,839 - £48,226 per annum)
• PA to the Assistant Chief Executive – Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum)
• PA to the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation – Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum)

Employment Package

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail discounts portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, technology and parking)
• Employee assistance and counselling service
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Hours: 37 hours per week