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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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.
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.
Roles We are looking to appoint
* 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)
Employment Package
* 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
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