Full job descriptionPersonal Assistant
*Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
*Location: George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
*Duration: Till 21/05/2027
*Pay: £15.45 - £16.76 per hour PAYE
*Working Hours: 8:30am till 5pm, Monday to Friday
*Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home working)
Oldham Council are seeking a Personal Assistant to provide executive, governance, and project support to the Deputy Director of Adult Social Care. This role will support service leadership through diary management, governance coordination, performance reporting, and project administration.
Key Role Descriptors:
*Provide high-level administrative and executive support.
*Manage complex diaries, meetings, and stakeholder communications.
*Coordinate QAG panels, governance meetings, and associated documentation.
*Maintain action logs, trackers, and risk registers.
*Produce reports, briefing notes, presentations, and correspondence.
*Collate performance, activity, and financial information.
*Support workload coordination and team action planning.
*Monitor deadlines, priorities, and project milestones.
*Assist with transformation projects, recruitment, and service initiatives.
*Ensure compliance with council policies, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
Key Role Accountabilities:
*Coordinate governance and assurance activities across the service.
*Maintain accurate records, reports, action trackers, and programme documentation.
*Manage executive support tasks and stakeholder enquiries.
*Track performance information, actions, risks, and deadlines.
*Support project delivery, evidence gathering, and corporate reporting.
*Arrange meetings and support effective team coordination.
*Ensure high standards of administration and information management.
What We’re Looking For:
*Experience providing PA, Executive Assistant, or senior administrative support.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
*Experience supporting meetings, governance processes, and reporting activities.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and spreadsheet management.
*Ability to work independently, use initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
*Experience coordinating projects or service improvement work is desirable.
*Commitment to delivering high-quality support and continuous improvement.
If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch!