Join Our Team to Make a Difference in Warwickshire Are you a resilient, highly organised, proactive, and skilled Personal Assistant looking to work in an award-winning organisation which offers you a dynamic and supportive environment? Warwickshire County Council is looking for an experienced person to support the Director of Finance and the wider Finance Service. We are seeking a individual who will thrive in a varied and complex role, responding and reacting positively to problem solving. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of democracy helping to shape the future of Warwickshire. About You: You will be an experienced Personal Assistant (PA) with knowledge of supporting senior executives. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Director of Finance, ensuring the smooth operation of their working day to make certain that their time and energy is used where most valuable in the Council. You will also play a pivotal role in supporting the wider finance service area, and Senior Leaders within the Resources Directorate when required, to achieve business excellence through comprehensive administrative support. You will have the following skills and experiences: - Skills Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels. Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, thriving both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, while maintain a positive attitude and embracing new challenges with enthusiasm and a proactive approach. Process financial administrative tasks including forecasting, invoicing and raising purchase order numbers, and using the in-house finance systems with high attention to detail. Comfortable in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism Outstanding attention to detail and deadlines Well-developed organisation and planning skills with the ability to multi–task Ability to filter information and assess priorities Be proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software, such as those used for Minuting taking. Demonstrate resilience and calm during high-pressure situations. Experiences:? A background in providing high-level support, as a Personal Assistant. Experienced in accurately recording meeting minutes, capturing key discussions, decisions, and action items with attention to detail. Ultimately, our director is looking for an individual who will support and enable them in all aspects of their role to ensure they can fulfil their duties effectively and efficiently for Warwickshire. Key Responsibilities of a Personal Assistant (PA): Oversee and coordinate all correspondence, enquiries, travel arrangements, and diary management for the Director, providing proactive support to enable them to fulfil their strategic and managerial duties. Act on the Director’s behalf with diplomacy and judgment, both reactively and proactively, to support their responsibilities. Serve as the primary point of contact for the Director, managing ad hoc requests and queries from internal and external sources, ensuring timely action and resolution. Anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative to assist the Director and team. Troubleshoot problems, remain solution-focused, and manage pressure effectively. Safeguard sensitive information, always maintaining confidentiality. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including Councillors and external partners. Collaborate within the Executive Support Team to maintain high-quality standards. Personal Assistant to Finance Director Job description and grade are subject to an ongoing consultation and there is potential that it may change slightly. Applications for at least 30 hours a week are welcome, we may consider 37 hours a week (Full time) Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund ' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. To discuss the role please contact on Purnima Kandula on PurnimaKandulawarwickshire.gov.uk Closing date: 7th January 2025 Interview date: Thursday 16 th January (morning) and Friday 17 th January (afternoon). Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayrollwarwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more