Personal Assistant

North East Ambition; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Gateshead is looking for a Personal Assistant to support their Group Management Team. The role involves managing diaries, taking meeting notes, and coordinating enquiries. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and experience in business support. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for career progression, alongside the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Annual leave package

Flexi-time system

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing secretarial or business support.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and capability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to Directors and Heads of Function.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate high-level enquiries.
• Support meetings and take detailed notes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diary management

Note-taking

Self-starter

Job description

PA to Group Management Team – Integrated Adults and Social Care Services

We're looking for a Personal Assistant to the Group Management Team; Interested?

We believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do and to make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives. We want it to be a great borough, with vibrant communities, where businesses can grow, residents feel supported and live fulfilled lives.

So, if you care about “doing the right thing” and want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and the chance to be the best version of yourself, then keep reading – you’re just what we’re looking for!

The Team

The post of Personal Assistant will sit within the Business and Assurance team, who provide support and assurance across Integrated Adults and Social Care Services. The Personal Assistant will provide direct support to our Directors and Heads of Function across the group, including complex diary management, detailed meeting support and note‑taking, and coordinating high‑level enquiries with strict timescales.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Lead you will work within a fast‑paced environment; working both independently and as part of a wider team, you must have good organisational skills, be a proven self‑starter and able to prioritise your own workload and meet tight deadlines.

Experience of providing either secretarial or business support is integral to the role.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

So are you ready to make a difference and join our team?

A Bit About Gateshead Council

We’re truly committed to providing our residents with the highest quality of service and we need like‑minded people who can help us deliver on this commitment. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What’s In It For You?

• You’ll be paid a competitive salary between £29,540 – £32,061 per annum (Grade F)
• You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and the ability to use our cycle‑to‑work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities, gym and leisure centre memberships | Better
• We’ll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
• A generous annual leave package of 28 days, increasing to 32 days following 5 years’ service (two of which are fixed days set by the council). You can also purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
• Access to generous flexi‑time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4‑week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
• We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so
• A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You’ll have access to a salary sacrifice car leasing scheme (with our partners NHS Fleet Solutions) offering a wider range of electric or hybrid vehicles (subject to meeting the necessary eligibility criteria)
• Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:

“Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves.” – David

“I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs.” – Angela

It’s Time to Apply!

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.