About the role We are seeking to appoint 3 dynamic and self-motivated individuals (2 full-time and 1 part-time) to provide exec level support to Directors within our Children and Young People Service (covering Children's Social Care, Early Help, Education & SEND). Ideally you will have experience of supporting senior leaders or have a sound working knowledge and experience of efficient diary management along with administrative experience at a senior level within a busy and fast paced office environment. You need to be able to demonstrate an understanding and experience of working with changing schedules and competing priorities. Experience within a Children s Service setting would be advantageous but is not essential. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and flexible with a desire to make the role their own, and with support is willing to learn and understand the technical complexities and challenges of working within a Children and Young People service. In addition to email and diary management, you will provide support on smaller projects or pieces of work on behalf of Directors across the service. You will also support on complaints, proactively seeking information to support the Director s in responding to issues raised. This an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in our service transformation whilst working with a small, supportive and friendly team working as part of the wider improvement team. The attached role description and person specification provide greater detail on the role. Bury operates an agile working environment with a blend of home and office working. We would expect in a typical week to spend 3 or 4 days a week in the office, based around the needs of Directors and meetings scheduled. Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way Benefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. Next steps For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Gemma Walker 0161 253 5501 Interviews will be held week commencing 24th February.