Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors/CEO

Murray Hall Community Trust; Tipton Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Board and Executive Management Team. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, facilitating communication, and ensuring efficient processes. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required along with prior experience as an Executive Assistant.

Benefits

28 Days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Exclusive deals and discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Personal / Executive Assistant.
• Experience supporting a senior level within a charitable organisation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Business Support team.
• Facilitate communication across key stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Diary management

Travel coordination

Job description

Overview

Managing the business support team providing administrative support across the organisation, you will directly support the Board of Trustees and Executive Management Team by way of diary management, travel coordination, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, coordination of meetings, events and project assistance, taking notes and minutes / follow-up actions for the senior leadership team. You must be able to use your initiative, problem solve and have excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders. Prior experience as a Personal / Executive Assistant is a necessity for this position, supporting at a senior level within a charitable organisation would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional and comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Board of Directors (Trustees), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Management Team (EMT).

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Support team, ensuring efficient processes, and contributing to overall business planning and performance.

Improvement of business functions, managing resources, and acting as a liaison between different teams and departments across the organisation.

Ensure good quality information flows between Trustees, Executive Management Team and the wider charity, acting as a point of contact for the Board of Directors, and ensuring that a formal schedule of matters for Directors decisions is maintained.

Facilitate seamless and productive communication across key stakeholders, to support the effective delivery of the organisations goals and objectives.

About our Organisation

We are a charity that exists to transform lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care.

Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time employees)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Exclusive deals and discounts on products and services
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application.