Executive Assistant

Posted 16 May 2023
Salary £22-23 per hour
LocationAylesbury
Job type Temporary
Discipline Human Resources Recruitment
ReferencePROF_42902
Contact NamePeter Bennett

Job description

We are currently working with leading Housing Association who are looking for an Executive Assistant to support their CEO, Board and Finance Director on a 3 month temporary contract.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours), and would be on a hybrid basis, with 2 days a week from their head office in Aylesbury and 3 days a week from home.

They are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and are able to offer an hourly rate equivalent to £40-45k, depending on experience.

You will need to have extensive experience supporting at board level and be comfortable managing multiple diaries and high-level minute taking.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing a professional and comprehensive executive support service to the Chief Executive and Finance & Resources Functions, the Executive Management Team and Board

  • Managing the CEO’s and Finance Director’s diary, including the organisation of meetings and conferences and arrangement of all associated actions

  • Preparing agendas, papers and minutes for Board and Committee meetings

  • Managing correspondence acting as a gatekeeper for the Chief Executive and Finance Director

  • Acting as the first point of contact for board members, providing assistance and resolving queries

  • Preparing documentation and presentations for the Chief Executive and Finance & Resources functions for the relevant Boards and Committees as required

  • Organising and managing corporate projects, corporate events and functions including board away days and events

Experience required:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience within an Executive Support role

  • Previous experience supporting at Board Level

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Minute Taking

  • Diary Management

Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday - Friday 9am-5pm – some evening work required for key meetings

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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