Personal Assistants (PAs)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the West Midlands is looking for three highly skilled Personal Assistants to support their senior leadership team. Responsibilities include proactive diary management, correspondence handling, and acting as a liaison point. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in providing high-level administrative support. The council offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent employment benefits including generous leave and pension. Applications are open until January 8, 2026, and interviews will take place shortly after.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Retail discounts portal

Employee assistance service

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing high-level administrative or PA support.
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management and meeting coordination.
• Managing correspondence and sensitive information.
• Liaising between senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

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.

The Roles

We are looking to appoint three highly skilled and motivated Personal Assistants (PAs) to provide high-quality executive support to our senior leadership team:

• 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)

About the Roles

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

What We’re Looking For

You will have:

• 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.

Why Work for Sandwell?

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, along with an excellent employment package, including:

• 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

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to [e-mail]

For an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date

8th January 2026

Interviews will take place on 14th and 15th January 2026

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e‑mail to [e-mail]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

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