Personal Assistant to Strategic Director of Environment

PA to Strategic Director Department of Environment

Salary SO1 / SO2 £35,570 - £40,448 per annum

Job Introduction

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide professional and confidential support to the Strategic Director Department of Environment. This is a pivotal role within the Department of Environment, supporting the delivery of Bradford’s agenda around Clean and Green, Sport and Culture and Stronger Communities and Regulatory Services.

As the first point of contact for the Strategic Director, you will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and ensure smooth communication across internal teams and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in maintaining efficient office systems and handling sensitive information with discretion.

What you’ll do

• Manage the Strategic Director’s diary, schedule appointments, and organise meetings.
• Prepare and type confidential correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain effective office systems, including filing and email management.
• Arrange travel and accommodation as required.
• Act as the primary contact for enquiries, prioritising and redirecting as appropriate.
• Track actions from meetings, complaints, and correspondence to ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports for committees and senior management meetings.
• Undertake research and projects on behalf of the Strategic Director.
• Build strong working relationships across the Council and with elected members and external partners.

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in providing PA or high-level administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant IT systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Knowledge of diary management, meeting servicing, and customer service best practice.
• A minimum of GCSE English (Grade A–C) or equivalent is essential.

Further information

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Rizwan Rehman (Head of Development Services) Rizwan.rehman@bradford.gov.uk

Closing Date

Closing date for applications is 1st November 2026

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members

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