West Dunbartonshire Council
Vacancies : Personal Assistant (PA) to Chief Officer
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About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and confident Personal Assistant (PA) to provide professional administrative and secretarial support to Chief Officers of West Dunbartonshire Council.
You will be working at a senior level in a fast-paced and busy environment which will call upon you to respond quickly to changing priorities, as well as be prepared for future activity. In addition to planning work schedules, diary appointments and prioritising requests, you will also be a trusted support in often highly confidential matters. You will be required to pull together briefings and reports, presentations and correspondence in partnership with senior managers to a high standard.
This is a demanding post and the successful candidate must be resilient, highly organised, a problem solver and able to use their own initiative. It is also an exceptional role that offers a varied and rewarding opportunity for the right individual.
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You will have extensive previous experience as a PA at a senior level. With excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word, you will have the ability to demonstrate decision making skills and be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. You will also be qualified in HNC/SVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Also crucial to the role will be your excellent organisational and planning skills and your ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally. Being self-motivated and able to work under pressure is key to this role and time management skills are essential in providing that support.
You must be highly proactive in the working arrangements of the Chief Officer and provide a high level of support in a professional manner.
If you wish further information on this or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Williams on 07870491277.
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WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
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- Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
- Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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