Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Webrecruit; Moira; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension scheme

30 days’ annual leave + 10.5 public/PR

Staff bonuses

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

The National Forest is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive to provide high-level executive, administrative and governance support to senior leadership and Board, managing diaries, meetings and communications for the Chief Executive, Chair and Directors. You will ensure timely decisions, maintain confidentiality and deliver clear, professional communications.

You will oversee Board and Committee administration, coordinate the annual calendar of meetings, support Trustee

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a similar high-level role, including acting as secretariat to Boards and Committees, operating administration systems, and demonstrating confidentiality and discretion
• Experience of senior stakeholder relationship management
• Broad knowledge of charity and corporate governance and legislation
• Knowledge of relevant administrative systems and tools, including CRM databases, Microsoft Office suite, web and e-communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing presentations and papers for meetings, and minute taking
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• A professional administrative qualification or equivalent experience at a senior level

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive, administrative and governance support to our senior leadership and Board.
• Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence and communications for the Chief Executive, Chair and Directors, ensuring commitments and priorities are coordinated.
• Overseeing Board and Committee administration, managing meeting arrangements, agendas, minutes and governance documentation.
• Act as a key liaison with senior stakeholders, support Trustee arrangements, governance processes and high-profile events.
• Co-ordinate the annual calendar of Board and Committee meetings; Organise the Annual General Meeting; Support Trustee recruitment, induction and reviews.
• Maintain governance records and registers of interest; Liaise with Ministers, MPs and external partners; Organise parliamentary receptions and stakeholder events.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Discretion / confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Minute taking

Presentation skills

Education

Senior-level admin qualification

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

The National Forest is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive to provide high-level executive, administrative and governance support to senior leadership and Board, managing diaries, meetings and communications for the Chief Executive, Chair and Directors. You will ensure timely decisions, maintain confidentiality and deliver clear, professional communications.

You will oversee Board and Committee administration, coordinate the annual calendar of meetings, support Trustee