How does a 4.5 day week work for you? Based from the office in Cheadle this role will offer work from home 1-2 days in the office!
This business gives back in so many ways to the local community not only through their day to day business operation but through their customer experience and beyond!
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Executive Assistant to support the MD.
What you will be doing as an Executive Assistant?
- Providing efficient support and acting as the Mds right-hand person and face for the organisation with Board Members, other Executives, external partners and residents
- Supporting the Executive Team as required, including any Governance matters and provide support to the Board and Committees
- Work closely with the MD on all that is required to make sure that the Group remains at the highest Regulatory Grading, with financial sustainability and strong governance
- Be responsible for ensuring all Executive data, sometimes of a highly confidential and sensitive nature is updated and maintained in accordance with Data Protection legislation
- Provide presentations, and undertake research, to obtain key management information and data to be used by the MD and the Executive Team as required
- Support the MD managing the National Housing Federation Group and other national working groups, providing specialist support and advice
- Support the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance in any Board and Committee matters
- Manage the MDs Budget including raising purchase orders, payment of invoices and expenses reconciliation
- Promptly provide minutes and actions of relevant meetings and create action trackers
- Manage a wide range of meetings, including preparation, agenda development and timely access and development of papers
- Effective diary management, overseeing any requirements for papers/reports or assistance with travel arrangements
- Manage the gifts and hospitality arrangements and appropriate completion of the register, ensuring compliance with the this is how we do it guiding principles
- Maintain the smooth running of office systems used by the Executive Team
- Be responsible for any administration required for the MD including expenses and any credit card expense
- Promote the wellbeing and health & safety of all colleagues
What experience is essential for the role of Executive Assistant?
- Experience in a similar EA or Executive Assistant or PA role
- Good standard of education - GSCE/A Level. Pass in English and Maths is essential.
- A great communicator putting customers at the heart of everything you do
- Enjoy working at pace and with colleagues across the business
- Have a passion for continuous improvement and developing yourself and others
- Like making decisions and love having accountability
- Enjoy using new technology and digital & data solutions
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Significant Executive Assistant experience including diary management, minute taking and action planning, writing reports, briefings and presentations in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence to work directly with Partners at all levels, including directly with CEOs and Directors
What you will LOVE about the role of Executive Assistant?
- Annual salary of GBP36,500
- Initial 6 month contract
- Enhanced holidays, 33 days pro-rata per annum (including statutory holidays) rising to 38 days after 5 years service
- 35 hour working week (full time)
- Enhanced 5% employer contribution defined contribution pension
- Life Insurance, 1 time annual salary (additional 3 times annual salary if in the pension scheme)
- Access to a health cash plan
- Hybrid agile working arrangements
- Annual celebration of People and Business success
- Recognition scheme, with both financial and non-financial rewards
- Opportunities to develop and grow skills and experience
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Colleague Benefits Platform
- Values driven working environment
- Ongoing Learning and Development
- Paid time off for volunteering
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