Personal Assistant


West of England Combined Authority
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£34,434 - £37,280 a year

Job Highlights
  • Provide personal support to senior leaders, manage complex diaries, and help prepare for meetings with stakeholders.
  • Ideal candidates excel in communication, are proactive, discreet, and possess strong organisational skills.
  • This is a full-time role based in Bristol, with options for part-time, job share, or secondments considered.
Job Requirements/Description

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant, to join the PA team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Mayor by providing personal support to directors in the senior leadership team, including:


  • Complex and proactive diary management- a combination of in day and forward management as well as confidently arranging meetings with various internal and external stakeholders
  • Dealing with Private and Confidential matters professionally
  • Ensuring directors are well prepared for meetings with briefings from key colleagues
  • Collaboration with the personal assistant’s team and the wider Executive office.


We are looking for a PA who is…

  • People savvy. You read into situations quickly and can confidently communicate effectively across all levels
  • Proactive and discreet. You anticipate needs, solve problems before they escalate, and handle sensitive information with total professionalism
  • You’re focused and committed to making people around you thrive
  • Culture contributor: Help build team spirit and momentum, whether it’s coordinating an away day, ordering catering or keeping a finger on the pulse of what people need and how they feel


Are you someone who thrives in a fast past environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be your next role.


Please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information. This is a full-time role.


We will accept part time/job share/ secondment applications for this role.


If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Sheena Chudasama- Senior PA Team Lead, sheena.chudasama@westofengland-ca.gov.uk


The closing date for this role is 24th August 2026.

We are looking to hold interviews on the first week of September.

West of England Combined Authority
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£34,434 - £37,280 a year

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