Executive Assistant
We are seeking an experience Executive Assistant to provide professional administrative support to the CEO & Executive team for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
* Job Type: 12-month fixed term contract
* Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 (DOE)
* Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM
* Location: Didcot, hybrid working
As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for:
* Supporting the CEO with effective time management, including diary management, travel arrangements and co-ordinating engagements and meetings.
* Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders with a high level of professionalism
* Co-ordinate complex scheduling and calendar management
* Circulating all related documentation for meetings of the Board of Directors including the agenda, action plans, reports and other ad-hoc documentation.
* Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with appropriate communications, presentations and related documentation as required in support of CEO priorities.
* Manage the Receptionist and Administrator by providing guidance & support.
* Proactively manage regular meetings and events including Board meetings, Lunches and annual Board and Council Dinners.
* Event budgeting, catering, room and venue bookings, & accommodation
* Support the CEO with general office tasks that may arise from time to time.
* Provide flexibility to undertake other projects/tasks as the CEO requires.
The Executive Assistant will have the following related skills / experience:
* Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively, using your own initiative.
* Strong skills in organisation, time management and attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional manner, calm and confident with a can-do attitude.
* Previous line management experience is essential.
* Previous experience of minute taking.
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office
* A driver licence is essential with own transport due to the office location
Benefits:
Flexible working around the core hours of 10am – 4pm.
Generous holiday allowance - 28 days holiday plus two additional days off as agift days.
Pension
Life assurance.
Health Cash Plan.
Retail Discount Scheme.
Cycle 2 Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.