Executive Support Officer – Board & Governance Liaison

recoveryfocus; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking an organised Executive Business Support Officer to join the team, based in Durham with hybrid working. You will support senior leaders with diary management, correspondence, meetings and reporting to help drive organisational objectives.

You will coordinate governance activities, manage confidential information and contribute to strategic projects, with flexible hours and a salary within the published band.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience supporting senior management at Executive Director and Board level.
• Experience coordinating meetings and producing accurate minutes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive admin support to allocated Executive Directors and Board.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate appointments and meetings.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers and presentations for senior leaders.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including minutes and actions.
• Build relationships with internal teams, Board members and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements and related expenses.
• Support strategic projects and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Monitor expenses and assist with budget planning.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and governance standards.
• Provide cover for the wider Executive Business Support Team and PA to the Chief Executive when required.

Skills

Diary management

Meetings coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft 365

Administrative support

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Waythrough is seeking an organised Executive Business Support Officer to join the team, based in Durham with hybrid working. You will support senior leaders with diary management, correspondence, meetings and reporting to help drive organisational objectives.

You will coordinate governance activities, manage confidential information and contribute to strategic projects, with flexible hours and a salary within the published band.