Personal Assistant to Assistant Director

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Job Description

Do you thrive on organisation and enjoy supporting senior leaders to deliver their best? Then join us as a Personal Assistant and play a vital role in keeping our department running smoothly.

As a Personal Assistant, you'll provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Assistant Director and Lead Member. From managing diaries and meetings to preparing reports and coordinating projects, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring priorities are met and decisions happen on time.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have strong communication skills and can produce accurate written reports.
• Are highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Possess excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
• Have previous experience providing secretarial or PA support.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Lewes. Interviews will take place on 18/19 February 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

You'll join a supportive team that values flexibility and professional development. We offer hybrid working options and opportunities for vocational training through apprenticeships, from entry level to degree level qualifications.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Bex Connor, Senior Business Support Officer at bex.connor@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.