Temporary Personal Assistant to Director - Ref: RT01025

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support its Directors. In this temporary role, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, requiring a proactive and versatile individual. Your expertise in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills will be essential as you handle confidential matters and manage multiple tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy a varied workload, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Directors in daily operations.
• Manage confidential matters and prioritize workloads effectively.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Job description

Temporary Personal Assistant to Director - Ref: RT01025

£26,409 - £30,060 per annum

12 month temporary post - to cover maternity

We are seeking to offer a temporary opportunity for a highly organised Personal Assistant to support our team of Directors. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our organisation, providing comprehensive and professional support.

This role requires a proactive and versatile individual who can demonstrate attention to detail, time management, and adaptability skills. The successful candidate will also need to be resourceful and analytical, with the ability to work under deadline pressures and carry out research into various matters.

You must be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritise workloads
• Handle confidential matters appropriately

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application, you will be asked to provide supporting information. Please include a detailed statement explaining how your skills, abilities, and experience meet the criteria outlined in the employee specification. Failure to include this supporting statement may result in not being shortlisted. Ensure you complete all sections of the application form, including work history and qualifications. Please do not submit a CV, as they are not accepted. For further information, see our Information for Applicants leaflet.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 02 June.

Closing Date: 21 May 2025