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Contract: Permanent

About the Role:

Cumberland Council is seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant (PA) to support two Directors across our Resources Directorate and Place, Sustainable Growth, and Transport Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the leadership of essential services across Cumberland Council.

As a PA to two Directors, you will be expected to deliver high-level administrative and organisational support. You will be managing the Directors' complex diaries, setting agendas, recording minutes in meetings, and ensuring email correspondence is handled effectively.

You will be based in either Carlisle or Workington for 3 days a week, with the option of hybrid working arrangements for the remaining days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full PA support to two Directors.
• Set agendas and record minutes during meetings.
• Efficient diary management, ensuring Directors' time is optimised.
• Manage email correspondence, prioritising urgent matters and responding as appropriate.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments, ensuring effective time management and preparation.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the Directors.

Directorates: You will be supporting the Directors of:

• Resources Directorate: which includes Corporate Assets, Fleet, and Customer Services.
• Place, Sustainable Growth, and Transport Directorate: driving economic development and growth in the area.

About You:

• Proven experience as a PA, preferably in a public sector or similar environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in minute-taking and managing complex diaries.

Why Work for Us? Cumberland Council offers a positive and supportive working environment, with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

If you're a highly organised individual with a passion for supporting senior leadership, we encourage you to apply.

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