Personal Assistant

Job Advert: Personal Assistant
Suffolk County Council
Location: Ipswich (Hybrid – Flexible based on service needs – discussed at interview)
Salary: £15.66 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Temporary – 9 months
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to one or more of our Senior Officers during a 9-month cover period. This hybrid role offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to services that support Suffolk’s communities. You’ll be the go-to person for diary management, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and handling confidential communications — all while working with a dynamic and supportive team.

What you’ll do:

• Provide full PA and secretarial support to senior staff
• Manage diaries, inboxes, correspondence, and travel arrangements
• Organise meetings and events, including preparing agendas and taking minutes
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of admin, HR, and financial processes
• Maintain confidential records and support project work when needed

What we’re looking for:

• Strong admin and PA experience, preferably at a senior level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sound organisational abilities
• A proactive team player with great attention to detail
• Flexible, resilient, and confident in managing a varied workload

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of public sector and local government procedures
• Minute-taking, shorthand or audio typing experience
• Familiarity with data protection and H&S regulations

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