Administrative Assistant Cabinet Members
Job Location:
Chichester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
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Job Summary
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am 4:30 pm (1-hour lunch)
- Friday: 8:30 am 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch)
- Deliver confidential administrative support to Cabinet Members.
- Oversee complex scheduling including diaries and meetings.
- Handle correspondence and ensure prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arrange meetings prepare agendas and manage related documents.
- Communicate with councillors senior officers stakeholders and external contacts.
- Prioritize and manage incoming communications.
- Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
- Assist Democratic Services colleagues as needed.
- Ensure deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently.
- Perform general business support and administrative tasks.
- Proven experience in administration and business support.
- Exceptional organizational and diary management capabilities.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
- Experience managing workloads in a fast-paced setting.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience as a Personal Assistant Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator.
- Background in supporting senior managers executives or elected officials.
- Familiarity with Local Government or public sector environments.
- Experience in Democratic Services is a plus but not required.
- 19.36 per hour (Umbrella)
- 1 Month Contract
- 37 Hours Per Week
- Location: Chichester
- Initial office-based role with potential for hybrid working post-training
- Bi-weekly pay
- Opportunity to collaborate with elected Members and senior officers
- Engaging role within a professional Democratic Services team
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Strong administration and business support experience. Excellent organisational and diary management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of discretion and confidentiality. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Proven ability to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Desirable Requirements Previous Personal Assistant Executive Assistant or Senior Administrative experience. Experience supporting senior managers executives or elected members. Experience working within Local Government or a public sector environment. Democratic Services experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Whats on Offer 19.36 per hour (Umbrella) 1 Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Location: Chichester Office-Based Initially with Potential Hybrid Working Following Training Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work closely with elected Members and senior officers. Varied and interesting role within a professional Democratic Services team. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Personal Assistant Executive Assistant Senior Administrator Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant Team Administrator or Democratic Services Support Officer.
