Personal Assistant (Maternity Cover)

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 02/08/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CR/26/341145

Fixed Term - 9 Months to cover maternity leave.

This is a pivotal role within Children's Services, providing high-quality administrative and executive support to the Children's Services Senior Leadership Team across Social Care and Education. As a trusted Personal Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring senior leaders are effectively supported, well-briefed and able to focus on delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for children, young people and families.

You will act as a key point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, elected members, schools, partner organisations and regulatory bodies. Managing a varied and fast-paced workload, you will demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs, and takes a proactive and highly organised approach to managing competing priorities. You will be confident working independently whilst contributing to the effective operation of the wider Children's Services Senior Leadership Team.

Closing Date - Sunday 2nd August

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 6th August

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s unless specified on the advert.

Please fully complete the online application form.