Personal Assistant | Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
* Reference: RES/25/328256
* Closing date: 02/01/2026 at 23:59
* Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
* Hours: 35 hours per week
* Salary: £33,470 - £35,369
* DBS Check: No
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Investment Management
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high‑quality, proactive support to two Directors within the transport portfolio at the Combined Authority. This role involves working closely with senior colleagues, internal teams, and external partners to ensure effective coordination and delivery across a dynamic and high‑profile area of work. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in delivering our ambitious plans to transform the lives of the 1.6 million people who live in the Liverpool City Region.
About The Person
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about what they do and delivering for the Liverpool City Region. You will believe in our vision for a fairer, stronger, cleaner city region where no one is left behind and will be highly organised with excellent planning, administrative and communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Moreover, we are looking for someone who is confident in building effective relationships with key stakeholders and engaging with people at all levels with a high level of professionalism.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience as a PA/in administrative support, including accurate minute‑taking, effective action follow‑up, and the coordination of diaries and meetings, with the ability to support Directors in organising and prioritising their workloads.
* Experience of planning and booking UK and international travel.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms, alongside a self‑motivated and proactive approach to managing and prioritising competing demands.
Staff Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
* Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
* Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All‑Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
* Flexible and hybrid working
* 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
* Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
* Corporate discounts at council‑owned gyms
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest‑free learning loan for any non‑job‑related learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under‑represented by people from these communities. To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above. Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional Information
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
How to Apply
Please apply online via the link provided. CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.
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