We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Personal Assistant to the Leadership Group x 2

Closing date: 25/10/2026

Reference: REQ106916

37 hours / Permanent

32,578 - 34,811 *

Penmorfa, Aberaeron

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

We are looking to recruit two Personal AssistantS to the Leadership Group. One post is a permanent position working 37 hours per week, and the other is a temporary 37 hour per week position to cover maternity leave. Please state clearly on your application form which role you wish to be considered for.

This is an opportunity to be part of a busy team, supporting the Council’s Leadership Group.  

You will be providing direct support to four Corporate Lead Officers, assisting them with diary management, minute taking and general support.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

  • Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
  • Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For further information, please contact Sonia Davies, Senior Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive (Sonia.Davies@ceredigion.gov.uk)

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Democratic Services

We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer.  Our key functions include: 

  • Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking.
  • Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees.
  • Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register.
  • Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages.
  • Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation.
  • Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.
Penmorfa
Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based. 
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