Personal Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 9101 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Member and Management Support Service for a highly motivated and experienced Personal Assistant to support Directors of Derbyshire County Council.
You will provide proactive and efficient support and be responsible for the effective day to day management and organisation of the activities and business of two of the senior leaders of the council.
The role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is dynamic, innovative and who has previous experience of working in a similar role.
What will I be doing:
- Provide the main point of contact for senior leaders, acting as a filter for issues/problems, provide effective support and problem resolution
- Responsible for the effective management of the electronic diary
- Processing and evaluating incoming mail; initiating responses as appropriate and highlighting issues for further investigation to support decision making and ensuring any necessary/outstanding actions are identified and addressed to ensure deadlines are met
This list is not exhaustive, look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.
What skills and experience do you need to have:
- Be enthusiastic, versatile and self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team
- Confidence to work under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously and be politically astute
- Education to HNC level or business-related Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills with attention to detail
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
What we offer you:
- 25 days annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
- Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days leave per month subject to service needs
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts at selected county leisure centres
- And much more ….
The Member and Management Support Service is contractually based in Matlock but as part of our working arrangements we are currently working on a hybrid basis. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.
For more information on our Member and Management Support team or if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Louise Scholes either by email louise.scholes@derbyshire.gov.uk or telephone 01629 535958
Provisional interview dates: Week commencing 20 April 2026