Personal Assistant


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£15.40 - £15.40
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Matlock, DE4 2EQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant needed in Darley Dale, Matlock, £15.40ph PAYE - 5301460

Line management and allocate work on a day-to-day basis to a small team of secretaries.
Where necessary assist and deputise for the Executive Assistant.
Provide the main point of contact for the Deputy Leader of the client / Cabinet Members / Directors acting as a filter for issues/problems, resolving most issues in person or via direct contact with senior staff to provide effective support and problem resolution.
Proactively monitor the Deputy Leader of the client / Cabinet Members / Directors correspondence to ensure that any necessary/outstanding actions are identified, tracked and addressed to ensure all deadlines are met.
Responsible for the effective management of the electronic diary of the Deputy Leader of the client / Cabinet Members / Directors, assessing priority of appointments and reallocation as necessary.
Co-ordinate departmental and other meetings including HR related investigatory meetings; providing administrative support and minute taking as required, ensuring that any action points are followed up.
Processing and evaluating incoming mail; initiating responses as appropriate and highlighting issues for further investigation to support decision making.
Provide support and assistance where necessary in carrying out civic duties.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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