PA to Service Director

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team

PA to Service Director (13-Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Are you organised, proactive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to join our Resources Directorate on a 13-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Wakefield Council, supporting senior leaders across Property, Facilities, and Health & Safety.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll provide high-quality, confidential administrative and secretarial support, ensuring senior managers are able to focus on delivering key priorities for the council.

From managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings to handling sensitive information and responding to enquiries, you'll play a vital role in keeping a busy service running smoothly. You'll need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while remaining calm under pressure.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

· Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.

· Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of people.

· Is highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work on their own initiative.

· Has strong IT skills and experience using a range of office systems.

· Can manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Working With Us

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team, working closely with colleagues across the Property, Facilities, and Health & Safety teams, as well as the wider PA network. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills, and gain valuable insight into the workings of a busy corporate service.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natasha Barker – nbarker@wakefield.gov.uk

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation

If you are successful in your application and still within your probation period when starting in this role. The remainder of your probation period will apply to this role.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Why Wakefield

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