Hybrid PA to Director of Finance - 37 Hours at Torbay Council
Torbay Council · Torquay, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Torquay
INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Job Description & Person Specification >
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated person to provide high quality one to one Personal Assistant support to the Director of Finance and Finance Heads of Service. The post holder will be part of a new Directorate Support team who will provide professional and seamless support to enable the Finance Directorate leadership team to carry out their strategic priorities effectively.
You will be passional about high level support, with first class organisational skills, and love working in a fast-paced environment with lots of variety. You will have a track record of providing high levels of professional support including email inbox and diary management, production of letters, speeches, presentations and other correspondence.
There has never been a better time to join our Finance team. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. We want Torbay and its communities to thrive. If you do too, join us.
For an informal chat please contact Annette Faulkner-Tuck on 01803 207947 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 18th August 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Job Description & Person Specification >
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated person to provide high quality one to one Personal Assistant support to the Director of Finance and Finance Heads of Service. The post holder will be part of a new Directorate Support team who will provide professional and seamless support to enable the Finance Directorate leadership team to carry out their strategic priorities effectively.
You will be passional about high level support, with first class organisational skills, and love working in a fast-paced environment with lots of variety. You will have a track record of providing high levels of professional support including email inbox and diary management, production of letters, speeches, presentations and other correspondence.
There has never been a better time to join our Finance team. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. We want Torbay and its communities to thrive. If you do too, join us.
For an informal chat please contact Annette Faulkner-Tuck on 01803 207947 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 18th August 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, together with a positive, warm and flexible approach. Persuasive, discreet and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including high profile partners in the private and public sectors and senior representatives of the Council as well as members of the Public.
- Ability to interpret complex information, undertake research on behalf of the Directors and produce clear and concise draft written reports, letters, speeches and correspondence.
- Ability to work with challenging, conflicting and tight deadlines, and to determine appropriate priorities with a flexible approach and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities to ensure tasks are completed on time without supervision.
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues and customers and forge effective working relationships.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Highly proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated programmes.
- An in-depth knowledge of a range of specialist administrative and organisational procedures, e.g., production of reports, speeches, letters, presentations, travel arrangements and organisation of meetings and events.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience of providing high level customer service and working with clients who may be challenging.
- Extensive experience of using a range of PC based information technology and computerised systems to a high level.
- Experience of providing high levels of professional support, e.g., diary management, production of letters, speeches, presentations and other correspondence.
- Experience of supporting meetings, documenting minutes and ensuring actions are recorded.
