Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services we are looking for a Personal Assistant / Team Leader A re you a resilient, highly organised, proactive and skilled Personal Assistant/Team Leader looking to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management/Executive level Personal Assistant looking to take the next step in their career. We are looking for a talented and skilled person to support our Leadership Team, seeking an individual who will thrive in a reactive and complex role. You will: Provide high level, professional management, project and personal assistant support to Senior Executives. Manage all correspondence, enquiries, research, data collation, assisting with the production of reports/ presentations, travel arrangements and complex diary management. Be the first point of contact for Senior Executives/Leadership Team for a wide range of contacts, presenting a professional image and managing requests and dealing with complex/sensitive enquiries from internal and external sources including staff, services, Councillors and other partners. Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels. Be a proactive problem solver who can multitask and think ahead to provide solutions. Act as Team Leader, supervising admin/post room team supporting/organising development and team’s work. To be successful in the role of Personal Assistant, you will have experience of: Supporting Board meetings (internal and external) preparing and co-ordinating agendas, organising the meeting, taking accurate minutes and following up on actions. Arranging own work, working largely on own initiative. Dealing with service enquiries and complaints, investigating issues raised, drafting responses and responding on Executive’s behalf. Undertaking research, data collation and assisting with the production of reports and Powerpoint presentations. Organising and managing high levels of competing demands and conflicting priorities. Maintain and manage sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion. Be proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software. Managing a small team. GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics or equivalent experience. RSA Stage II or equivalent typing/word processing qualification This fast paced and varied role is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils and establish new ways of working alongside the Leadership Team and a high performing Executive PA team. Experience in a similar role would be preferable, but not essential. We also offer: A range of flexible working options/agile working. Generous annual leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year (pro-rata to working hours) A flexitime scheme with up to 12 days per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including staff discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more What Next Need further information? please contact Susan Tasker on 01527 534000 or email susan.taskerbromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk or email recruitmentbromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Interviews will be held on Thursday 6th March 2025 If this role interests you please use the 'Apply Now' button For a full list of our current vacancies why not visit our WM Jobs Recruiter Page Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification