EA to CEO and Governance Lead, CHARITY PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Croydon is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO & Governance Lead. This full-time, permanent position involves providing proactive support to the CEO and Board, managing diaries, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will bring significant executive support experience, excellent communication skills, and a resourceful approach to a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees.
• Significant experience in providing support to a senior executive, preferably as an EA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's diary, prepare for meetings, maintain action logs.
• Organise and service Board, Committee, and staff meetings, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Oversee office operations, supplier contracts, and HR functions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

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EA to CEO and Governance Lead, CHARITY PEOPLE

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Executive Assistant to CEO & Governance Lead

South Croydon/Hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week, with flexible working

Full time

Permanent

Up to £40,536

Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, contributory workplace pension scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities

Are you an experienced EA or do you have significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees? If you would like to use your skills to be part of a small, dedicated staff team, supporting the CEO and Board, we would love to hear from you.

Charity People are delighted to be working with a charity which aims to make the best use of its resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon, to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO & Governance Lead.

The organisation is the oldest charity in Croydon. For over 550 years, they have been supporting people who experience the impact of poverty. Since 1447 they have offered almshouses, including Elis David Almshouses, a modern purpose-built block of 55 almshouses in South Croydon. For the last 40 years, they have also awarded grants to community groups and individuals of all ages across Croydon who are in need, or facing distress or hardship, and to local and national organisations which help them.

At the heart of everything is 'community'. This is an exciting time to join the charity as their 2024-2028 strategy Do More, Do Better aims to take them into the next chapter by expanding operations to enhance impact in local communities.

The role

The Executive Assistant to CEO & Governance Lead will provide support to the Chief Executive Officer to fulfil her responsibilities and enhance her effectiveness. This will also include working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Diary Management: Manage the CEO's diary, prepare for meetings, maintain action logs, and provide proactive support in work planning.

• Governance & Administration: Organise and service Board, Committee, and staff meetings, including agendas, minute-taking, follow-ups on actions, ensuring compliance with governing documents and charity law. The role will line manage a Senior Administrator and facilitate trustee recruitment, induction and development.
• Safeguarding and Data Protection: Ensure data protection and safeguarding legislation are adhered to, embedding law in policies/procedures (training provided).
• Operations & HR Management: Oversee office operations, supplier contracts, data protection compliance, HR functions, and staff development.
• Project & Budget Management: Supports and sometimes leads projects, manages a small budget, and ensures cost-effective procurement of services and equipment.
  
  
  

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees
• Significant experience in providing support to a senior executive, preferably as an EA
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  
  
  

The charity is made up of a small, dedicated team who work effectively together, and all contribute to making a positive, impactful difference in the lives of beneficiaries. You will need to demonstrate the following attributes:

• The ability to respond to changing and varied priorities
• Thrives in learning new information and taking a proactive approach to facilitating impact A patient and pleasant disposition in email, face-to-face and on the telephone
• Common sense, approachability and sense of humour
• Ability to adapt positively to change
• Highly resourceful, self-motivated and with strong emotional intelligence
  
  
  

How To Apply

The application process is CV and supporting statement. Please share your latest CV with Jen D'Souza at Charity People. Jen will share the pack and full details on how to apply. We will be holding a webinar for interested candidates on Thursday 19 June at 1pm. The closing date is 5pm on Monday 23 June. Interviews will take place in person on the 2 and 3 July.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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