Assistant to Chief Executive

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Rochdale is seeking an Assistant to the Chief Executive, responsible for high-level executive support and governance compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in administration and the ability to work under pressure. Enjoy competitive benefits, including 30 days of holiday and excellent pension contributions. Apply now to join a proactive team dedicated to enhancing community services.

Benefits

SMART working arrangements

30 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Purchase up to 5 additional days leave

Qualifications

• Experience in providing executive level administration support to senior staff.
• Skilled in organizing and arranging complex meetings, including taking and writing minutes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Chief Executive's correspondence and calendar, organizing relevant meetings.
• Support administration of Executive and Senior Leadership meetings.
• Maintain filing systems and undertake project work as needed.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 and above

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Permanent

Full time, hours – 36.5 per week

About The Role

We are looking for an Assistant to the Chief Executive, to provide a confidential and high-level executive support role to the Chief Executive of RBH, and who will manage the Executive Assistant function to other Executive Directors.

Reporting to the Governance Manager, this role will play a vital role in the overall governance of RBH, supporting the administration of Executive and Senior Leadership meetings and supporting Board and Committee meetings to ensure statutory and governance requirements are met and that RBH meets its legal and regulatory obligations.

Key Areas of Work

• Assisting with the management of all the Chief Executives correspondence.
• Circulate information from the Chief Executive to various stakeholders ensuring information is formatted appropriately.
• Plan and organise the Chief Executive’s calendar, setting up relevant meets as well as making any necessary travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Ensure the Chief Executive is briefed with the relevant paperwork an information in advance of meetings.
• Maintain the electronic and paper filing system, including updating the CRM system and other systems.
• Undertake appropriate project work.
• Act as the Chief Executives point of contact amongst the Executive Team, Board Members, Colleagues and Stakeholders.
  
  

About You

The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, including GSCE Maths and English, grade C/4 and above, and be proficient in the use of Microsoft 365.

You will have experience of providing executive level administration / secretarial support to senior staff and be experienced in organising and arranging complex meetings including taking and writing minutes up to Board level. You will have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, be pro-active with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What'sin it for you?

As an RBH colleague, you will receive a range of fantastic benefits, including: -

• SMART working arrangements.
• Holiday entitlement – 30 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after completion of five years’ service. Part time colleagues will receive a pro rata entitlement.
• Ability to purchase up to an additional 5 days leave per year.
• A quality defined contribution pension scheme, with salary exchange and RBH matches your contributions up to 8%.
• Plus, many more!
  
  

Please refer to the attached Job Description upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.

Prior to applying for a role with us or attending an interview, you can request a call with the people team. We will then work with you to create an interview/application environment that works for you. Whether that’s needing the physical environment of the interview to be a specific way i.e., the room set up a certain way, or the method of interview itself i.e., teams, face to face or written questions. We want to make our recruitment process a positive experience for all.