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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
26/08/2025
Application closing date
08/09/2025
Location
Kendal
Salary
£35,412
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Attachments
PA to Director of Resources WMF2230e
Job description
Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow
Contract Type: Fixed term – 6 months
About the Role
Are you a highly organised professional with a passion for providing exceptional support in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for an
exceptional individual to be the PA to Director of Resources
We're looking for a proactive individual with a proven track record in diary management and the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload. You will bring excellent communication skills and a calm, efficient approach under pressure. If you take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and have experience managing a team, you could be exactly who we're looking for.
We are especially interested in candidates with previous PA experience at Director or Assistant Director level, ideally within a local government setting (but this is not essential). Experience supporting a Section 151 Officer or other statutory role is a strong advantage. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where your organisational skills and strategic awareness will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
For an informal chat about the role or for further information please contact Katharine Jane on or
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 8th September
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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