Job Introduction
Looking for a new challenge? Join us!
This is an exciting time to be joining our Management Support Team, part of our amazing Business Support family. We are on a journey of transformation and need creative team players to join us.
We have two full-time, permanent position based in Lincoln, although the role does offer the flexibility of home working too.
The role
Working as a Management Support Officer (our internal job title for a PA), you will provide a Personal Assistant/Secretarial service as part of a Hub Team, assisting with the day-to-day requests that come in.
You will provide administrative support to Senior Managers, including meeting support, helping to manage diaries and phone calls. You'll also provide business continuity within the team to ensure we are providing the best possible support. The role is varied and fast paced, so if you thrive on undertaking a role with lots of variety, where no two days are the same, please apply!
What we're looking for
We need motivated individuals, with drive and determination and excellent communication skills. You'll also have a flexible, can-do positive attitude and a real desire to provide exceptional service while we transform this area of our Service. You should be confident supporting meetings, dealing with competing demands, and experienced with all aspects of Microsoft Office. Previous experience as a PA/secretary would be ideal.
This role currently offers the flexibility of home working and being on-site.
What's in it for you?
We are supportive of our employees, and we genuinely care for and treat people as individuals. We aim to create a happy working environment in which you can flourish, reach your potential, and provide the very best in customer service.
Alongside this, we offer:
- A chance to develop existing skills and learn new ones;
- The opportunity to undertake further qualifications in customer service or business administration;
- An excellent pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement;
- A comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and civil service sports council membership
- There is lots of scope for future career progression.
Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
The Business Support family work flexibly to meet the needs of all services across the organisation, this means that some of our roles require cover for later hours and weekend working.
Applications Close on 7th April 2025 and interviews will be held on 22nd April 2025.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
