Personal Assistant Redeployment 18744
Personal Assistant Redeployment 18744
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX Hybrid
- 27711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment to May 2026 (secondment cover)
This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only.
At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Personal Assistant youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
- Do you have recent experience of supporting senior managers
- Would you like to work in small but very friendly team in an incredibly varied challenging and rewarding role
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people in Suffolk
Your role and responsibilities
Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for making a positive difference Join our dynamic team as a Personal Assistant providing full PA support and secretarial services to the Cabinet Member for Ipswich Operational Highways and Flooding. Youll manage diaries handle correspondence arrange meetings and support senior officers in their roles. If you have excellent communication skills a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently we want to hear from you!
You will need
- excellent IT skills with a digital approach to all new work
- good communication skills and confidence to work with all staff councillors and partners
- to be able to work on your own initiative and ensure work is moved onto the correct people
- excellent diary management experience and skills and to be well organised
- to be proactive.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
We are a very friendly little team which comes together twice a week to work in the office to aid with collaborative working. We have flexible working options to support you your worklife balance and career including supporting hybrid working.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Emma Cook (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 0 or emailing
If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Tell us about a situation where you had to handle a large volume of incoming correspondence including emails. How did you prioritise and manage the responses
- Provide an example of how you have arranged meetings booked venues prepared agendas and taken minutes. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them
- How have you followed procedures for logging and processing complaints and compliments Provide an example of how you handled a particularly challenging complaint.
Step 4 Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 9 April 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid
Employment Type
Full-Time
