<p>Are you ready to take on an exciting new role? The Finance and Business Improvement Division have an opportunity for Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer. We are looking for a team player with previous senior management administration experience, including diary management and assisting with Freedom of Information requests. Could you be our newest team member? </p><p>This role will give you the opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills in supporting the work of our Chief Operating Officer including providing key administration and effective diary management. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact with a diverse range of stakeholders and have the opportunity to see and be a part of the Finance and Business Improvements Division support to both Council colleagues and Medway residents.</p><p>The Finance and Business Improvement Division is a friendly and supportive department, and the Chief Operating Officers Management Team will work to ensure that the successful applicant feels very much part of it. </p><p><strong>The successful post holder will be subject to a standard DBS check. </strong> </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held 18 November 2025</strong></p><p><em>For more information about this role please contact Rebecca Weeks, Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer on either 01634 334411 or <a href="mailto:rebecca.weeks@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.weeks@medway.gov.uk</a> </em></p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p><strong>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </strong></p><p>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p>The Finance and Business Improvement Division are seeking a PA to Chief Operating Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p> <ul></ul>