Job Title:Personal Assistant (Shared Support)
Client:Southwark Council
Department:Chief Executives, Strategy & Communities
Grade:8
Hours:Full-time (36 hours)
Overview
Provide high-level PA support to two Housing Directors, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, effective diary/inbox management, and professional stakeholder coordination
Key Responsibilities
- Full PA support to 2 Directors managing competing priorities
- Complex diary & inbox management (high-volume, senior level)
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes & follow-ups
- Screen and handle enquiries with discretion and judgement
- Organise internal/external meetings & events
- Stakeholder liaison (councillors, senior leaders, partners)
- Ensure Directors are fully briefed and prepared
- Handle confidential/sensitive information professionally
Key Requirements
- Strong PA experience supporting senior leadership (ideally public sector)
- Proven experience managing busy diaries & inboxes
- Excellent organisation & prioritisation skills
- Confident dealing with senior stakeholders & sensitive matters
- Strong communication & IT skills
- Highly proactive, organised and able to work independently
Key Skills
- Diary & inbox management (advanced)
- Stakeholder management
- Confidentiality & discretion
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Minute-taking & coordination
