Personal Assistant

• Contract Type: Temporary 6-month contract
• Organisation: Bolton Council
• Pay Rate: £15.92 per hour (PAYE)

Bolton Council are seeking a highly organised and motivated Personal Assistant to provide exceptional support to two Chief Officers. This role is crucial for a period of six months to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be adept at managing a fast-paced environment, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office, and skilled in various administrative tasks including calendar and inbox management, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and arranging travel.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Chief Leadership Team (CLT) and the Department Leadership Teams (DLTs), ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Organise diaries, manage correspondence and handle phone calls in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Identify key tasks, prioritise them, and ensure delegated work is completed appropriately.
• Arrange external appointments and seminars, attend meetings, take minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are completed by action owners.
• Prepare and provide briefing notes, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, speech notes, general research, complaint responses, and any other relevant strategic support.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in calendar and inbox management.
• Strong ability to prepare agendas, take minutes, and arrange travel.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To apply for this Personal Assistant position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.