Personal Assistant

As a personal advisor to the Director of Public Health you will provide with high quality executive secretarial, administrative and personal support. Providing high level organisational, administrative and research support to the Directors to assist them in developing and driving the Council’s vision, priorities and planning and enhancing the outcomes achieved by the Council through working in partnership with the Government, business and public sectors in the Borough, sub-region, region and nationally.

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council

Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

About the role  

Provide a full personal and confidential secretarial and administrative executive support service for the Director of Public Health and their Senior Management Team, including the preparation of documents, agendas, drafting reports, taking of minutes at meetings and updating databases so that they can successfully undertake their role maximising the effective and efficient use of time.

2. Screen visitors, telephone calls and email correspondence addressed to the Director. Acting as a first point of contact and, in the absence of the Director, exercise a high degree of initiative, integrity and sensitivity, making appropriate judgements and decisions to deal effectively with matters as they arise, particularly complex, personal or political natured matters.


3. Strategic management and planning of the diaries of the Director and Senior Management Team their commitments and schedules; liaising closely with colleagues to ensure that the Director and Senior Management Team’s work programmes, attendance at events and other activities complement each other.


4. Liaise and consult with Services to provide early warnings and prompt briefings for the Director on major issues affecting Public Health and local government in general and their impact in Cheshire East so that strategic responses can be appropriately planned and that the Director is kept well informed.


5. Arrange transport and accommodation as required, often of a complex nature, researching all options and liaising with colleagues on all available suitable options, to ensure the best use of their time and resources.


6. Manage the flow of correspondence to and from the Director and Senior Management Team. Read and evaluate incoming correspondence and reply on own initiative or draft letters and straightforward reports, ensuring a high standard of written work so as to make best use of the Director and Senior Manager’s time.


7. Produce documents, often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, accurately and to deadlines, including correspondence in the form of letters, memos and reports and, in addition, drafting documents using ICT systems, Microsoft packages (PowerPoint, Excel, etc).


The job holder may be required at any time to undertake any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities. These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport and equipment to meet daily service requirements.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary - Between £28,598per annum - £31,022per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Public Health

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 6

Salary Min

£28,598 per annum

Salary Max

£31,022 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Closing Date

20/08/2026

Ref No

E3658

Documents

• Personal Assistant Job Description and Specification June 2026.pdf
  (PDF, 683.31kb)

How to apply:

We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!

As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.

To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Paul Cooke at: (Show email), they’ll be happy to hear from you!

If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.

Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.

If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!

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