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This role has a starting salary of £34,356 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This is an 18-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new Cabinet Support Officer/PA to join our fantastic Leadership Office team. The team are based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate, however we operate a policy of hybrid working, which means you will have the option to spend part of your week working from home whilst ensuring a regular presence is maintained in the office. Rewards and benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team The Leadership Office is part of our Resources Directorate and is at the heart of the County Council. It is a hub of knowledge, supporting the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and Cabinet Members to achieve their objectives in a diligent, trustworthy way, with an exemplary work ethic and commitment to delivering a high-quality service. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive and highly motivated individual with senior executive Personal Assistant experience to join the Leadership Office, supporting several elected county councillors who are part of the Cabinet. You will use your excellent relationship management skills to arrange meetings between Cabinet Members and Council officers working around multiple busy calendars. As part of this, you will be relied upon to liaise and work with officers and councillors at all levels across the organisation to source reports, briefings and answers to questions for Cabinet Members in advance of board/Council meetings ensuring that Cabinet members are able to make informed decisions in a timely fashion. You will also log and acknowledge correspondence from residents and from MPs and councillors on behalf of residents, track responses from the Customer Services team, drafting these for approval by the Cabinet Member and forwarding to the resident, MP or councillor in a timely manner. You may also be required to collate and circulate meeting papers and take notes. In all that you do, you will exemplify our values, be politically sensitive and be able to act as a calm, reassuring and effective point of contact. Shortlisting criteria To excel in this role you will need strong inter-personal skills, demonstrable experience of complex diary and inbox management and be able to meet tight deadlines in a busy working environment. To be shortlisted for interview for this position, please ensure that your CV and personal statement evidence: Experience of high-level complex (multiple) diary and inbox management, as well as wider administration Experience working within a fast-paced working environment and managing competing priorities Good knowledge of IT systems, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams Excellent written communication and strong interpersonal skills Experience of managing correspondence and ensuring clear and accurate responses are provided Ability to work to tight deadlines Contact us The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15th May 2024 with interviews planned for either 24th or 25th May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our?values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated and enjoy working with members of the public? Are you able to problem solve and think on your feet? If so this role could be for you. We are looking for two new team members for these permanent roles, based in Coleford, Forest of Dean. About the role... As a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) you will be part of a dedicated team managing the Councils car parks. You will provide help and support to drivers and the local community, which will contribute in making the local area a great place to work and live. You will need to be a good communicator as you will be speaking with different stakeholders within the community to provide practical solutions for the benefit of the local community. This includes: Regulate parking spaces by advising drivers where to park. Patrol parking bays reserved for specific users such as those with a blue badge. Ensure a turnover of vehicles in limited waiting parking spaces to give others the opportunity to park. Act as an ambassador for the area by advising visitors and residents on attractions and amenities. Issuing penalty charge notice as and when necessary. When issuing notices to vehicles contravening the parking regulations, you will be required to gather evidence with a handheld computer, taking written notes and photographs. You should be able to maintain accurate records. If you are self motivated and are interested by the aspect of building relationships and providing solutions within the community, then we would love to hear from you. No previous experience is required, all training will be provided. You will need... GCSE's including English and Maths A- C or equivalent Basic Computer Skills A current driving licence and the ability to meet travelling needs of the role, including driving company vehicles. Special Conditions... Use of a car for work purposes BPSS For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Who are we... Publica is a unique place to work we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you... Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.