Personal Assistant Location: Portsmouth Contract: Initial 6-month assignment Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: £18 per hour (Umbrella) (£14 PAYE an hour) About the Role Portsmouth City Council is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level executive support to the Heads of Children & Families Services. You will join a small, supportive team of PAs who ensure the seamless running of day-to-day operations across the Senior Leadership Team. This is a fast-paced and highly responsible position requiring exceptional organisational ability, attention to detail and the confidence to manage sensitive information and complex workloads. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive PA support to Senior Managers across Children & Families Services Manage complex calendars, meetings, panels, and prioritise conflicting demands Handle email inboxes, correspondence and communications on behalf of senior leaders Coordinate the Children’s Social Care FOI (Freedom of Information) process Oversee administration of weekly Placement Decision-Making Panels Prepare agendas, papers and take accurate minutes at confidential and complex meetings Liaise professionally with Councillors, partner agencies, and internal/external stakeholders Support Ofsted preparation and ongoing regulatory tasks Manage purchase orders, invoices and basic financial processes Assist with recruitment tasks and induction arrangements Uphold...