PA/Executive Support Officer

Job Introduction

About Us

Are you a highly organised and methodical professional with a keen eye for detail? 

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant/Executive Support Officer to join the executive support team within the Children, Education and Families Directors Office. This is a highly demanding role that requires providing comprehensive and confidential support to the Director and Deputy Directors of Children’s services and Education, ensuring they can perform their role with maximum efficiency.

About the Role

Personal Assistant/Executive Support Officer, 37 hours per week working within the Children, Education and Families Directors Office team. Providing high level support to the senior leaders within the directorate.

This is a permanent position. 

Some of the work that you will be undertaking will be:

• Managing a busy diary and commitments
• Managing a busy inbox
• Arranging meetings and minuting where required
• Handling sensitive information and correspondance
• Coordinating large scale meetings and papers

About you

The ideal candidate will have advanced skills in MS Office, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to work under pressure and meet unpredictable deadlines is essential. A degree or NVQ2 or higher in administration or PA qualification, or equivalent level of evidenced experience is required. Experience of working in the public sector and using Copilot for minute-taking and action notes would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone with a high level of professionalism and discretion, who can represent the Children, Education and Families Senior Leadership Team with a positive, customer-focused attitude. The successful candidate should strive to enhance current practices and introduce innovative solutions, be alert to politically sensitive issues, and be proactive in bringing them to the attention of the director and deputy directors.

Join a team where your contribution will make a significant impact on the efficiency and success of the Director and Deputy Directors of Children, Education and Families.

If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working   
• Technology to support agile working where role permits  
• 28 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays  
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday  
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support  
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel  
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.  

For further information about the role or for an informal discussion, please contact Kate Walker, Business Support Team Leader on 07783 878959 or email Kate.Walker@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Interviews are week commencing 2nd of June 2025.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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