Job description
Salary: £27,694 - £29,540
Location: The Council House/Remote Working
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team supporting capital, grant-funded, and reform projects across all council departments.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Personal Assistant, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
You will deliver a comprehensive PA support service to Service Directors while working collaboratively with a wider team to ensure seamless service delivery, including covering for colleagues when required.
About You To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have... You will be proactive, highly organised and quick to learn, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver work accurately and efficiently are essential. You will also support a range of meetings so experience in minute-taking is essential. As a key point of contact for Service Directors, you will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, maintain a professional and responsive approach, and show flexibility in adapting to changing demands.
Next Steps
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