Job description:
Venn Group have been approached by a Local Authority in East Yorkshire to recruit a PA. This is initially a temporary contract which can go Permanent. The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive. The role requires professionalism, political awareness, and the ability to manage a dynamic and fast-moving workload. The PA will be a trusted gatekeeper and a key point of coordination between the Chief Executive, senior leaders, elected officials, and external partners.
Duties:
1. Manage the Chief Executive’s diary, correspondence, and communications with professionalism and discretion.
2. Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring efficient planning and briefing materials are prepared.
3. Draft, proofread, and coordinate responses to correspondence, reports, presentations and briefings.
4. Support the Chief Executive in managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on key actions.
5. Liaise with senior stakeholders including Government departments, local authorities, business leaders, and elected members.
6. Organise travel, accommodation and logistical arrangements.
7. Assist in the coordination of Board meetings, sub-committees, and partnership forums.
8. Maintain confidentiality and operate with integrity and sound judgement at all times.
9. Contribute to the smooth running of the Executive Office and support broader governance and operational processes where required.
The successful candidate will be required to attend the office 5 days a week and must have experience in a political setting.
Hourly Rate: Negotiable