Executive Assistant to CEO | Governance & Stakeholder Lead

Broadacres Housing Association; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave

Pension and life cover

Flexible working

BroadRewards: Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Money advice services

Job summary

Broadacres Housing Association in Northallerton is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive and senior leadership. The role combines executive support, governance, stakeholder engagement and project coordination to help ensure strong leadership and effective decision-making.

You will manage a complex diary, prepare Board papers, coordinate governance activities and help oversee important stakeholder relationships within a friendly, not-for-profit housing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an Executive Assistant, Executive PA or similar senior support role.
• Experience managing complex diaries and competing priorities.
• Experience taking minutes in formal meetings.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills.
• High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Chief Executive, including managing a complex diary, meetings, priorities and correspondence.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Chief Executive.
• Coordinate stakeholder events, visits and external engagement activities.
• Support Executive Team meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Provide project support and lead small projects as required.
• Prepare and publish Board and Committee papers and documentation.
• Support Board, Committee and governance activities, including recruitment, induction and development of Board members.
• Maintain governance records and documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Arrange travel, events and meetings for senior colleagues and Board members.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder engagement

Minutes taking

Project management

Communication

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Broadacres Housing Association in Northallerton is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive and senior leadership. The role combines executive support, governance, stakeholder engagement and project coordination to help ensure strong leadership and effective decision-making.

You will manage a complex diary, prepare Board papers, coordinate governance activities and help oversee important stakeholder relationships within a friendly, not-for-profit housing