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PA and EA - grade 6

Example job roles: This covers a broad range of roles delivering general administrative support, including Personal Assistant roles

Level: Developing/SkilledÌýÌý

Experiences

Activities and responsibilities likely to be required when working at this level

  • Providing front of house service including meeting and greeting internal and external stakeholders
  • General administration support -Ìýfiling; acting as the first point of contact for general enquires; inbox (email) monitoring/management; diary management; drafting general correspondence; coordinating and organising meetings
  • Preparing agendas and minute/note taking
  • Arranging travel and/or accommodation
  • Supporting the submission of personal expense claims
  • Researching and collating information
  • Reviewing and formatting reports
  • Additional responsibility and proactivity around taking action where required
  • Working to meet deadlines and managing shifting priorities

    *Roles within a medical/science and engineering settings could include additional duties such as; providing a service to laboratories on a day to day basis; awareness of health and safety issues.

Personal and professional development

Development options to consider when working towards this level

Learning on the job

  • Develop an understanding of ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº regulations and guidelines
  • Take opportunities for dealing with more formal interactions with customers
  • A willingness to gain experience working in other areas or teams; reviewing
  • Advising on and improving processes and procedures
  • Developing a proficiency in Microsoft Office

Learning from othersÌýÌý

  • Job shadowing
  • Joining a Community of Practice (CoP)
  • Connecting with peers and colleagues from other teams
  • Mentoring; work shadowing;Ìý
  • Speaking to your manager and peers

Formal learning

  • Time management skills
  • Advanced MS Office training and/or studying for a Level 4 business administration qualification
  • Health and Safety training (e.g. Fire Evacuation Marshal (FEM), Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training); Relevant ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº systems training

*ÌýYou may wish to explore the listed formal training themes / topics onÌýLinkedIn Learning.

Transferable skills and competencies

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº uses the Universal Competency Framework (UCF) to discuss transferable skills. Find out moreÌýdetails on the framework.

Presenting and communicating information

  • Speaking fluently
  • Explaining concepts and opinions
  • Articulating key points of an argument. Presenting and public speaking
  • Projecting credibility
  • Responding to an audience

Working with people

  • Understanding others
  • Adapting to the team
  • Building team spirit
  • Recognising and rewarding contributions
  • Listening
  • Consulting others
  • Communicating proactively
  • Showing tolerance and consideration
  • Showing empathy
  • Supporting others
  • Caring for others
  • Developing and communicating self-knowledge and insight

Adapting and responding to change

  • Adapting
  • Accepting new ideas
  • Adapting interpersonal style
  • Showing cross-cultural awareness
  • Dealing with ambiguity

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Ways of Working

These describe expected behaviours in line with ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº culture and values.Ìý For Ways of Working indicators and steps to development please refer to theÌýWays of Working website.Ìý

  • Career Pathway roles are indicative and are not intended to be a description of the role in terms of responsibilty and duties.