Personal Assistant to the Corporate Director

Role Responsibility

Ready for your next move?
If you are an exceptional organiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the centre of a Directorate Management team, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to provide first-class executive support to the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH). You will help enable strong, timely decision-making and the delivery of services that make a real difference to people’s lives across Kent.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience in executive support, governance and working at pace within a high-profile Corporate Director’s Office. Familiarity with Kent County Council (KCC) systems, ways of working and decision-making processes would be an advantage.
This role is a fixed term opportunity covering maternity leave.
What you will be doing
Playing an integral role in welcoming the new Corporate Director and guiding them through how Kent County Council works, including setting up key introductions
Managing a complex, constantly changing diary, ensuring priorities are balanced and the Corporate Director is fully briefed and prepared
Handling sensitive correspondence and information with absolute confidentiality and excellent judgement
Coordinating internal and external meetings and events, planning logistics, agendas, papers and follow-up actions
Taking accurate minutes and action notes, tracking progress and ensuring deadlines are met
Acting as a professional first point of contact for the Corporate Director’s Office, responding to queries, handling complaints and resolving issues efficiently
Processing purchase orders on behalf of the Corporate Director, ensuring approvals and records are completed accurately and on time
Researching and pulling together information from multiple sources to provide clear, timely updates and access to key data
Creating and maintaining practical tracking systems to keep actions moving and support good governance
What we are looking for
Demonstrating proven experience of supporting a senior manager in a busy, high-profile environment
Being a motivated individual with the ability to organise a complex diary, using initiative to anticipate needs and juggle competing priorities
Remaining calm and working efficiently when priorities change at short notice, with excellent communication skills
Using strong IT skills, including confident use of Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word and Excel, and producing high-quality documents and reports
Drafting correspondence and producing accurate notes, minutes and action logs
Understanding confidentiality and data protection requirements and handling sensitive information appropriately
Being educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), with a Secretarial/Business Administration qualification at NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
Why Kent County Council?
You will join a team that is
brave
enough to do the right thing,
curious
to improve and innovate,
compassionate
and inclusive in how we work, and
strong together
as we deliver our services for the people of Kent. This is a pivotal support role where your organisation, judgement and attention to detail will directly enable senior decision-making and leadership across ASCH and the wider council.
How to apply
Salary:
£32,140 to £35,035 |
Grade:
KSF |
Contract:
Fixed Term Secondment/Contract |
Hours:
Full time |
Location:
Hybrid working – Sessions House
Closing date:
Monday 18 May 2026
Interview date:
TBC
How to apply:
Apply via the Recruitment Hub
Jobs and careers with Kent County Council
In your supporting statement, please show how you meet the criteria in the person specification, using examples that demonstrate your executive support experience, attention to detail and ability to work with discretion. Applicants who have a disability and who meet the criteria will be shortlisted. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
For an informal discussion, please contact
Karen Edwards
on
03000 416721
or email
Karen.Edwards2@kent.gov.uk

Contact Details

For an informal discussion, please contact
Karen Edwards
on
03000 416721
or email
Karen.Edwards2@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

Job Description & Person Specification

Job description - PA to Corporate Director.pdf