Please note: All applications must be made using the official application form. C.V.s will not be accepted.
Do you want to work in a unique organisation whilst contributing to the future success of the South West, supporting the 29 local authorities in membership of South West Councils?
This job is for you if you love variety, are flexible and up for some challenges – juggling skills might help! You will be joining a proactive team of professionals committed to supporting local authorities and other public and not-for-profit organisations. It is the ideal opportunity to both play to your skills and develop new ones. It will provide a stepping-stone on your career path in local government, the wider public or not for profit sector, event management or PA and Executive Assistant work.
Our office base is in Taunton, Somerset. Given the broad range of responsibilities of this role, the expectation is that this post will spend the majority of their time in the office. However, we offer some flexibility through hybrid working.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Good self-organisational and work planning skills, including the ability to prioritise to ensure work delivered on time and to agreed standards.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, including communication, approachability, judgement and patience.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Experience of taking notes and minutes or the willingness to develop this competency.
- Ability to undertake research, analysis and provide policy briefings.
- Excellent team working skills, contributing positively to the team.
- Excellent customer service skills, showing awareness of the level of service expected towards customers and dealing with them in a positive and polite manner.
- Ability to demonstrate personal commitment, enthusiasm and achievement of high-quality standards.
About South West Councils
SW Councils is a small team of 30 supporting the work of all 29 local authorities across the South West and 100+ Associate members (such as police, fire & rescue services, national parks, schools and parish and town councils). We support local authorities in information sharing and lobbying on behalf of the South West to try and get a better deal for the region. We also support learning and development activity and provide specialist HR advice. Working at SW Councils is full of variety but also with the opportunity to focus on specific work areas.
A job with us as provides flexibility, fair pay, an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, job satisfaction, training and supports career development.
Who can Apply?
South West Councils values a diverse workforce and is supportive of the needs of all applicants and employees.
What are the additional Benefits?
- Access to the Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working including a flexi-time scheme
- Opportunities for professional development.
For an informal conversation about the role and potential working arrangements, please call Sarah Leyman, Senior Administrative Officer on 01823 270101. Interviews will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024.
If you have any problems with accessing these documents please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,992.00-£27,269.00 per year
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton
