Executive Assistant

PROSPECTUS-4; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A frontline focused charity in Redhill seeks an Executive Assistant to the CEO. You will provide comprehensive support to ensure the smooth running of the executive office. Key responsibilities include coordinating the CEO's schedule, preparing agendas, and managing travel arrangements. The role demands excellent project management skills, a strong understanding of Microsoft Office, and effective communication. Working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, on-site. Join us to make a meaningful impact while supporting a community-oriented initiative.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CEO's complex schedule.
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for meetings.
• Organise all business travel for the CEO and SLT members.
• Act as the first point of contact for the CEO.
• Draft and handle correspondence and reports.
• Manage confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Job description

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a vibrant, frontline focussed charity working hard in the community with the search for an Executive Assistant.

The Executive Assistant to the CEO will be joining a central services team in a crucial role. The post holder will provide comprehensive support and ensure the smooth running of the executive office.

Excellent project management and organisational skills is a must, along with good understanding of Microsoft office applications and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Working Hours : 35 hours per week, 9 : 00-17 : 00, Monday to Friday with some flexibility required. The role will be based on site 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the CEO's complex schedule
• Prepare agendas and take accurate minutes for Board, committee, and senior leadership meetings along with other grouping as necessary
• To organise all business travel arrangements for the CEO (and SLT members, where requested by the CEO)
• Act as the first point of contact for the CEO with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft, prepare, and handle correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents, maintaining accuracy and quality standards
• Manage confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity
• Undertake research and prepare briefing materials for strategic initiatives
• Support the CEO in planning and delivering organisational events (AGM, VIP visits, project launches and training events)
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of our annual programme of Community Fundraising and Challenge Events
• Develop links with corporate businesses

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