Personal Assistant

Blaby District Council is situated to the south of Leicester with excellent access to the Midlands and the rest of the country. The Council Offices are in Narborough, just 3 miles from the M1 junction 21.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to join our PA team to provide support to the Chief Executive and Directors. Duties will include diary management, producing correspondence including presentations, handling telephone calls and dealing with confidential information.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a similar role and possess excellent organisational skills, show initiative and demonstrate good problem solving skills, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Strong IT skills are essential including the use of Powerpoint to prepare presentations and Outlook to effectively manage the Chief Executive and Directors diaries on a day to day basis.

All candidates must be self motivated with a hands on approach and be willing to get involved in a variety of different tasks.

This position is for 25 hours, the working hours are flexible, although it is likely to be 5 afternoons per week.

Benefits of working with us include final salary pension scheme, flex time, childcare vouchers, employee volunteer scheme, free car parking and out of town offices.

Our preferred method of application is online at www.blaby.gov.uk. Alternatively for an application pack please telephone Leicester (0116) 272 7737 (a 24 hour answer phone service is available). Enquiries to .

Closing date: Midnight on 9th August 2010

Interview date: 31st August 2010