Personal Assistant

About Camden Personal Assistant

Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Were not just home to the UKs fastest-growing economy, were home to the most important conversations happening today. Were making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Heres where you can help decide a better future for us all.

As a member of our Chief Officer Support team you will provide essential support to the leadership of Camden. Your role is key to ensuring that Chief Officers can focus on managing the strategic direction of the Council, confident that their administrative needs are being handled efficiently.

About the role Personal Assistant

This is a collaborative role, requiring close cooperation with other Personal Assistants and Officers in the organisation to ensure that Directors time is managed effectively. You will oversee a wide range of duties, including managing diaries, correspondence, and meeting logistics, all while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities Personal Assistant

• Diary & Inbox Management: Manage the Directors calendar, coordinating meetings, events, and travel, and ensuring their time is optimally utilised, working at pace in a dynamic changing environment.


• Correspondence Management: Handle sensitive and high-priority emails and communications, escalating urgent matters when needed.


• Meeting Support: Manage agendas, prepare and distribute papers, and accurately record minutes and actions. Collaborate with senior teams and elected members to ensure effective meeting outcomes.


• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and share best practices with the PA team, embracing new technology where applicable.


• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the wider team to ensure departmental activities are aligned with the Councils strategic goals, and proactively support Directors priorities.


• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective and professional communication on behalf of the Directors.

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