Senior Administrative Assistant – Adult Operations – Chichester (G5)

Job Category : Administration
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.60

Please note the candidate will be required to spend one day per week in the Chichester office.
Key Skills:

1. Able to organise and manage self in order to meet deadlines, be self-aware and able to respond constructively to situations, balancing competing demands and recognising when to seek help appropriately. To take responsibility for own performance and to be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.
2. Ability to work in partnership with colleagues and a variety of internal and external partners in order to deliver the most effective service.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to negotiate and influence others in order to secure desired outcomes.
4. Ability to provide guidance and advice to all enquiries in a timely manner. Taking ownership of enquiries and providing proactive feedback on progress and outcomes ensuring contacts are escalated if appropriate.
5. Highly accurate IT and keyboard skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and be adept and proactive at picking up new technologies quickly.
6. Effective and proactive diary management, (re)prioritisation and booking of meetings, events etc, liaison with colleagues, partners, and customers to manage expectations effectively and provide a positive interaction with/for the Assistant Director(s) and Directorate.