PA to Executive Members at Manchester City Council

About The Role

• Working hours: 35 hours per week, full time
• Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

This role is subject to:

• Legal right to Work - in accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
• 2 references - where possible, we require 3 years' history

Qualification - English Language / Literature GCSE at Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent)

• The Executive Members Office is part of Legal and Democratic Services and provides dedicated PA support to the 9 Executive Members of the Council.
• We are seeking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated PAs to provide dedicated support to the Executive portfolio holders and cover for the other PAs in the team as required.
• Working in the Executive Members Office, you'll have excellent communication skills to deal confidently with Councillors, Senior officers, outside agencies and government departments, MP’s and members of the public. 

About the Candidate

• This is a busy and demanding position and requires the ability to prioritise workloads, deliver a professional and responsive service, communicate effectively, meet tight deadlines and demonstrate a keen eye for detail. Your time will be divided between traditional PA duties such as diary and email management, arranging meetings etc and progressing casework on behalf of the Executive Member.

About Us
Benefits we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. 
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. 
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. 
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. 
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. 
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 
• Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

End Date: 26th March 2026