Personal Assistant Permanent Grade 4 - £34,434 - £41,771 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week | Hybrid (3 days/week) Personal Assistant to Director for Early Years, Inclusion and SEND Location: Library of Birmingham and/or Council House Are you a master of organisation with a flair for people skills and a passion for making a real difference? This is not your average PA role. We’re looking for a dynamic, detail-driven Personal Assistant to support the Director for Early Years, Inclusion and SEND — a senior leader driving a major transformation programme to improve the lives of vulnerable children with SEND across Birmingham. What You’ll Be Doing: Provide high-level, confidential support to a senior leader at the heart of a city-wide improvement programme Organise and coordinate key strategic boards — including Transformation Boards, Improvement Boards, and SEND Boards Manage demanding schedules, correspondence, and meetings with Executive Directors, Senior Leaders, and Cabinet Members Act as a trusted first point of contact, ensuring smooth communication and professional representation Support impactful projects that shape services for children and families across Birmingham What You’ll Bring: Expert-level organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease Exceptional attention to detail — nothing gets past you People skills that shine — you’ll be working with senior stakeholders and need to build trust quickly A ‘can-do’ attitude and enthusiastic — we want someone who brings energy and positivity to the team Why This Role Stands Out: Based in the Library of Birmingham, a vibrant, central location with excellent transport links (bus, train, metro) You’ll be at the heart of a programme that’s changing lives — your work will directly support better outcomes for children with SEND This is a role where your skills will have real impact — not just on the team, but on the future of Birmingham’s children Ready to be part of something meaningful? Apply now and help us shape a better future for Birmingham’s children For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification