Role Responsibility
PA support to Heads of Service
Location Aylesford, Kent
Hours Full Time (37 hours per week Monday to Friday)
Contract Type Permanent
Salary KSE
Salary Range from £29,167 per annum | Permanent Full Time, 37 hours per week
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a suitably motivated and enthusiastic individual to play a key role within the Highways Operational Team. As a PA you will provide the necessary administrative support to the Heads of Service and their teams across Kent in the delivery of all aspects of highway related work.
This is a full-time role based at Aylesford Depot, Kent with hybrid working arrangements in place. However, you will be required to assist and support to the Heads of Service across the county and may be required to travel to other offices/depots.
This is a wideranging and fastpaced role. A typical day may include:
1. Providing a comprehensive Personal Assistant service
2. Managing and organising complex diary appointments
3. Assisting with preparation for meetings
4. Managing and monitoring Outlook diaries and emails
5. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
6. Carrying out other administrative duties as required
Applicants who have worked in a similar role or a senior business support role, have an understanding of local government and the role of a county council, and have experience liaising with Members, senior officers, and external agencies are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
The interview process will consist of two stages:
7. Stage One: Panel interview (candidates may be required to complete an administrative task)
8. Stage Two: Meet and greet
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know prior to the interview dates.
Additional Information
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Closing Date
Sunday 31st May 2026
Interview Dates
Stage One:
Thursday 11th June 2026
Friday 12th June 2026
Stage Two:
Tuesday 16th June 2026.