R0189 Personal Assistant
Grade: Grade 5 £29,874 – £33,915
Directly responsible to: Business Support Team Leader
Full Time Permanent
Location: Full time onsite, at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Lloyd House, 2 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 19th August 2024, interviews to take place in person on Thursday 5th September 2024
This is a politically restricted post.
Are you an organiser? Are you skilled at prioritising and talking to people to get things done?
We are looking for a meticulous Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Police and Crime Commissioner and other Senior Officers or Officials.
As a Personal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing schedules, coordinating & minuting meetings, and assisting with various administrative duties. Experience of working either as a PA or similar role is essential. You will act as the primary point of contact between Senior Executives and internal/external stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to have excellent attention to detail striving to deliver the highest levels of service and quality, as well as an ability to meet tight timescales and prioritise tasks. The right candidate will also be a forward thinker, adaptable to change and able to manage multiple Executives. Exceptional communication and organisational skills will be vital in fulfilling the responsibilities and maintaining a professional and efficient work environment. You will be astute and a natural proactive forward planner who is prepared to roll their sleeves up and really get stuck in when needed.
The Police and Crime Commissioner runs a busy office with a real sense of purpose and the successful candidate will be part of the team which ensures that the office runs smoothly. This role is very fast paced and requires someone who loves multi-tasking and working in a high energy environment.
You will be required to be on site 5 days a week. This is crucial to meet the business needs of this role and to fully support the Commissioner and other Senior Officials.
The West Midlands is a vibrant and diverse part of the country and the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of diversity and human rights, and a personal commitment to promoting diversity and racial equality.
Why work for us?
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to the reduction and prevention of crime, so by joining us you’ll be actively contributing to improving the West Midlands region. You will get to work alongside great people who are passionate about driving improvement and change! In return for your valued contribution we provide an impressive employee benefits package:
- Diverse, Inclusive and supportive organisation
- Flexible working
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Pay progression through multiple increments
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Access to an employee benefits package
- Committed to being an anti-racist and trauma informed organisation
Click here to learn more: Working for us
Our values
It is important to us that every employee is committed to and share our organisational values:
We behave with INTEGRITY and HONESTY in all we do. We work OBJECTIVELY and with IMPARTIALITY
to support the Police and Crime Commissioner and each other to achieve the objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.
We support each other by driving INCLUSIVITY within our interaction with each other and the public.
Don’t meet all parts of the Job Description?
At the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands. Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they believe they do not meet each item of the criteria. So, if you are passionate about this role we encourage you to still apply. You may be exactly who we are looking for.
Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Recruitment is completed in line with safe recruitment practices. You can find our Safeguarding policy here: Safeguarding-policy-November-21.pdf (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: Home – West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Bethany Willetts emailing: wmpcc@westmidlands.police.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 19th August 2024, interviews to take place in person on Thursday 5th September 2024.
To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
