Personal Assistant

• Senior Support: Provide comprehensive personal assistant and administrative support to senior managers and service leaders.
• Diary Management: Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings, and scheduling arrangements.
• Meeting Coordination: Organise meetings, prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and take minutes.
• Point of Contact: Act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Correspondence Handling: Screen calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and appropriate escalation.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidential records, files, and documentation in line with GDPR and council policies.
• Reporting: Support the preparation of reports, briefing papers, and committee documentation.
• Logistics: Coordinate travel arrangements, bookings, and meeting logistics as required.
• Task Tracking: Monitor action points and follow up on outstanding tasks and deadlines.
• Administration: Assist with service administration, data entry, and record management.
• Collaboration: Build effective working relationships across departments and partner organisations.
• Professional Communication: Ensure clear, courteous, and professional communication at all times.
  Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrator.
• Strong diary management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing minutes, reports, and formal correspondence.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience within a local authority or public sector organisation.
• Knowledge of council procedures and governance processes.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams or directors.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems.

Sefton offers an excellent quality of life with a rich cultural heritage, a beautiful coastline, and a welcoming community. Combining strong public services with a supportive professional environment, Sefton provides a great balance between meaningful work and lifestyle opportunities. Working with Seven Resourcing At Seven Resourcing, we connect skilled professionals like you with top-tier roles. With over 3,000 'Excellent' Trustpilot reviews and an award-winning reputation, we're dedicated to securing competitive rates in roles tailored to your expertise.

Join Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council as a Personal Assistant within the Admin, Secretarial & PA specialism in Sefton, UK. This dynamic locum opportunity offers the chance to earn an hourly rate and can be either a part-time or full-time role. With the role being ongoing, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while providing high-level administrative and business support to senior management. Embrace the benefits of locum work with this role. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle, all while receiving hourly pay that reflects your efforts. Work in a flexible and supportive environment where your professional growth is prioritised with ongoing training and development. Experience the prestige of contributing to a respected local authority with a collaborative and engaging team culture. Plus, immerse yourself in a varied and fast-paced setting that keeps everyday exciting.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Earn hourly pay that fairly reflects your contribution and experience.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to support your career growth.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative council team that values high-quality administration.
• Role Variety: Enjoy a fast-paced, varied workload that keeps each day engaging.

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