Business Support Assistant to Senior Manager (Adults Services)

About you:
• Strong organisational skills - to manage complex calendars, meetings, and deadlines efficiently.
• Attention to detail - for accurate minute-taking, record-keeping, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Clear communication - to liaise effectively with senior managers and ensure clarity in agendas and documentation.
• Proactive mindset - to anticipate needs, follow up on outstanding issues, and support compliance processes.
• Confidentiality and professionalism - especially when handling HR-related tasks and sensitive information.
• Passion for supporting teams - with a genuine interest in helping services run smoothly and effectively.
What you will do:
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Manager, including managing emails, post, and diary engagements.
• Coordinate and prepare meetings, including drafting agendas, taking minutes, and arranging logistics in line with Council standards.
• Act as a key liaison between internal departments, external organisations, and the Senior Manager, handling sensitive enquiries with discretion.
• Support HR and procurement processes, including ordering goods, processing invoices, and assisting with staff-related matters.
• Monitor deadlines and follow-up actions, ensuring important issues are tracked and escalated appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, especially when dealing with sensitive information and politically complex matters.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
recruitment@powys.gov.uk

This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check