ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide support to the Senior Management Team of our IT & Business Change Directorate at The Guinness Partnership.
This is a full time, permanent position based from our Oldham office. We understand balance is important and therefore operate a hybrid working style which consists of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Reporting to the Group Director, you will provide efficient, confidential, and high-quality administration and secretarial support to the Director and the wider directorate. This will include diary management, minute taking, following up on actions, preparation of presentations and communication briefings, making travel arrangements, undertaking research and general project work as required. You will have proven experience, ideally from the IT and or Business Change industry, and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, complex environment.
About you The successful candidate should have the ability to anticipate the needs of a busy Director. Were looking for someone who is highly organised with a proactive approach. You should be professional and personable, with demonstrable experience of providing key support at a senior level.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Confidentiality: Proven experience of working within a confidential environment.
Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise work schedules and activities, and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Data Driven: Proven experience of writing and coordinating reports for submission to Board and Executive teams.
Customer Service: Experience of working within a customer service environment.
Technical Ability: Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communications.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Benefits
Holidays:We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
Competitive Pension Scheme:We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits Portal:We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay:Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
Life Assurance:For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
Health Plan Options:There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
VDU/DSE:Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
Professional subscription annual payment
Travel season ticket loan
Car lease scheme
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