Your newpany
My client is an Independent Statutory Authority located in the North West. As a dynamic and rapidly developing organisation, one of their unique selling points is their ability to meet the specific needs of each of their customers. They are an innovative organisation that has developed a strong reputation in the market for project delivery. As a result of continued success and growth, Hays have been appointed to recruit aernance Officer / Executive Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a leading organisation.
Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, asernance Officer, you will provide a high-quality Board Secretarial Function and support the Chair and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) by ensuring efficient coordination,munication and administrative support.
As part of your role, you will provideprehensivepany secretarial support, including scheduling, minute-taking, and managing Board andmittee meetings. You will act as the primary liaison for Board members, ensuring seamlessmunication and coordination. Maintain and updateernance documentation, including the Risk Register and Board Management Software. Support the Chair, Chief Executive, and Board Secretary withernance best practices and legalpliance. Manage diaries, travel arrangements, and confidential documentation for Executive Leadership Team members. Organise meetings, events, and catering logistics, ensuring a high standard of service.
What you'll need to succeed
Asernance Officer / Executive Assistant, you will have obtained a relevant higher level business administration qualification. Have at least one year’s relevant corporateernance or administration experience. Experience of using IT and core management information systems to extrapolate and present data and provide analysis. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email/calendar).
Desirable Criteria:
Educated to degree level standard or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Be willing or have obtained a relevant Corporateernance qualification, such as International Certified Corporateernance Officer.
Demonstrable proficiency in using emerging AI tools and automation solutions to improve executive efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.
What you'll get in return
A fantastic permanent position with apetitive salary and benefits package.