Personal Assistant

Suffolk County Council are looking for Personal Assistant to join the Inclusion Services Endeavour House, Ipswich.You will join us on a full time, permanent basis with flexible working options available. In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)

About the Personal Assistant role:

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. That’s why, when you join us as a Personal Assistant you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.  

Reimagine the possibilities.

Responsibilities as our Personal Assistant:

• work closely with the Assistant Director for Inclusion and Senior Managers to understand priorities, and the importance of work and provide seamless support as required
• develop a good understanding of the structure for Children and Young People Services (CYP) and the wider corporate services to provide support and ensure actions and processes are followed up within corporate guidelines
• provide diary management and ensure all entries are accurate and include venues and travel time as appropriate
• support multiple mailboxes to prioritise, respond, and reallocate as appropriate as agreed
• organise events and meetings both virtually and face-to-face.

What you need to be our Personal Assistant:

• Relevant qualification, such as NVQ 3, or equivalent or relevant experience
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and high standards of work
• Positive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm

The team 

You will be working closely with CYP Directors and Assistant Directors in the business support  central team with others in similar roles which will provide support where needed. The team is small yet busy and multi-functional. There are opportunities to learn and develop your skills. As a newly formed team you will support the Senior Leadership Team and Business support Manager where necessary. 

We will offer you

A supportive environment fostering ongoing training, career development, and confidence-building within the role through the guidance of a supportive manager and collaborative colleagues who help cultivate effective working relationships.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus more!

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 27 May 2024.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Personal Assistant role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.