Job reference REQ00000018020 Date posted 06/03/2025 Application closing date 19/03/2025 Location Blank Salary £31,067 - £31,586 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
INTERNAL ONLY
Location: TBC, Barrow, Kendal, Penrith Hybrid Working available – you will be required to work across Westmorland and Furness Council.
Contract Type: Permanent x 4 positions
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council are pleased to be offering a number of PA roles, to the Assistant Directors of the council. You will be joining a team of highly professional PA’s, based from one of our anchor offices.
As a Personal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Assistant Directors in the council.
We have a number of exciting full-time opportunities available for experienced and proactive Personal Assistants, where you will be the first point of contact for the Assistant Directors and provide direct support to their directorate within Westmorland and Furness Council.
Who we are looking for…
* Handling and responding to all correspondence including emails and letters
* Scheduling appointments and organising diary entries
* Setting reminders for meetings, appointments and other important tasks
* Making travel and hotel arrangements
* Planning conferences, workshops, seminars and other events
* Taking notes at meetings, preparing the minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants
* Liaising with other members of staff and external parties
* Supporting other PA team colleagues
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and various perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Katharine Jane at katharine.jane@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or Alexandra Boardman at Alexandra.boardman@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 19th March 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position. If you have any concerns or adjustments needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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