Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
No DBS check required
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum
29.5
Job introduction
About the role
Are you good organiser?
If you are, then as a Personal Assistant to our Assistant Directors/Lead Members, you can make a real difference in supporting our Departmental Management Team in the Children's Services Department in their busy roles.
You will be providing PA support to two Assistant Director for Children’s Services, plus a range of other administrative duties, working within a small and friendly team. The post is 4 days a week (ideally Tuesday to Friday but this is negotiable).
Our PAs play a vital role in supporting the Council - helping us provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. It’s fast-paced and varied, but we’ll make sure you get all the training and support you need to succeed. If you do not have previous PA experience but believe you could succeed in this role we would still like to hear from you.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has organisational and communication skills
- Enjoys working within a team
- Has the ability to work under pressure
- MS Office skills
- Is proactive and able to use their own initiative in problem-solving
In return, we can offer you a working environment with friendly colleagues and a lot of variety!
This is an exciting opportunity to work across the Children’s Services Department. We offer training and there are opportunities for career progression.
This post offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the office and 2 days working from home (non fixed days), but flexibility required to cover in the office for more days during busy periods etc.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests
Interviews will take place in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place on 16 December. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Vicky Stanton, PA to Director of Children's Services on 01273 481316 or email vicky.stanton@eastsussex.gov.uk
For work that makes a difference
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
