Executive and Operations Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in the retirement community sector is seeking a part-time Executive and Operations Assistant in London. This role involves providing essential support to the executive team and managing various operational tasks, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates will be flexible, self-starters with a commitment to high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive assistance or operational support.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with team and public.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Chief Executive and Executive Management team.
• Organize committee meetings and prepare event collateral.
• Update customer relationship management system and handle telephone queries.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Communication

Creativity

Persistence

Job description

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Client:

ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators)

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

ARCO is the membership body for Integrated Retirement Community (IRC) Operators in the UK (also known as housing-with-care, extra care housing or retirement villages). Our members are a combination of private companies, charities, and housing associations – what unites us is a joint commitment to older people’s well-being, providing choice, enabling independence, and delivering high-quality housing and services.

We are looking for an Executive and Operations Assistant to provide essential executive support to our busy Chief Executive and Executive Management team and important support to our Membership and Operations team. You will be happy to turn your attention to a wide range of tasks, whether organising a committee meeting, preparing collateral for a networking event, taking telephone queries from a member of the public, or updating our customer relationship management system.

This is a rare opportunity to use and further develop your EA and operational support skills.So, you will need to be flexible, organised and a self-starter, as well as persistent, creative and an excellent communicator.

This is a fully onsite role based at our office in London SW17. The post is available on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis - 22.5 hours a week, to be worked across 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Full details and the person specification are available in the job pack which you can download at https://www.arcouk.org/vacancies.

To apply please send your CV (maximum 2 sides A4) and a cover letter addressing how you meet the essential criteria for this role (maximum one side A4) to [emailprotected] by 4pm on Monday 16 June 2025 . Any queries regarding the role should also be sent only to this email address. We request no contact from agencies. Please note that LinkedIn Easy Apply applications will not be considered. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Application process and timetable (we are unable to offer alternative interview dates):

Closing date for applications: 4pm on 16 June 2025

First round interviews (video call): 26 June 2025

Second round interviews (in person): 7 or 9 July 2025