Executive Assistant

Newcastle United Football Club; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Newcastle seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Team. You will manage diary arrangements and communications, ensuring a professional administrative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in high-stakes settings. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including flexible work arrangements and health support.

Benefits

Flexible ways of working

Participation in employee bonus scheme

Free GP appointments

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior stakeholders in a similar role.
• Experience providing administrative support in a confidential environment.
• Formal qualification in a related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support for the Executive Team.
• Manage complex diary arrangements and communication.
• Prepare presentation materials and organize executive meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

English and Maths GCSE at C or above

A level qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Executive Team

Location – St. James’ Park

Competitive Salary

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Executive Team. You will be responsible for providing an effective and professional administrative support, dealing with complex and highly confidential requests, particularly around diary management and internal / external communications.

Acting as an ambassador for our brand and values, you will play a key role in ensuring all relevant queries are handled with a strong customer focus and diplomacy. You will have great communication and negotiation skills and be comfortable dealing with very senior stakeholders.

You will also support in preparing presentation materials, paperwork and event management for executive meetings - including meeting requirements and other associated activities. Therefore, an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.

Your impact

You will possess significant experience of working with, and supporting, senior stakeholders in a similar role in a pro-active and diplomatic way. Attention to detail is critical as you will have responsibility for significant international diary management including co-ordination of key Executive meeting agendas and liaison with relevant stakeholders on Board matters.

English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at C or above are essential as are A level qualifications (or comparable qualification / experience). A formal qualification in a related discipline is desirable, as is experience providing Executive Assistant support in an elite sporting environment, but this is not essential.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

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Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.