JOB TITLE: Assistant to CEO
JOB LOCATION: Ipswich
JOB TYPE: Permanent
JOB SALARY: up to £30000 depending on your experience
JOB HOURS: 8.30 - 4.30 (Mon to Thurs) and 8.30 - 4 (Fri) with 30 mins for lunch
JOB WORKING: Flexibility to work from home 1 day per week
Your new company
Our client is a wonderful, purpose-driven and practical charity that delivers impactful work and is supported by a dedicated network of committed staff and volunteers. This is a unique opportunity to join their small Ipswich team, particularly to support the CEO and the Trustees.
Your new role
As Executive Assistant to the CEO and Trustees, your job will be to provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support at executive level, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities and governance processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating executive diaries, meetings and annual schedules
* Preparing professional documentation, reports, correspondence and meeting papers
* Taking accurate minutes and tracking actions through to completion
* Managing executive-level communications and correspondence
* Maintaining records, files and important organisational documentation
* Working closely with colleagues and volunteers to ensure effective communication and coordination across the organisation
* Supporting the leadership team with planning and administrative activities
This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted support partner to senior leaders within a growing and values-led organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
* Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior Administrator or Office Support position
* Strong experience managing diaries, meetings and senior stakeholder communications
* Proven ability to prepare professional documents, reports and meeting minutes to a high standard
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
* Strong written communication skills and high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
* Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
* The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
* A professional, proactive and highly organised approach
Experience supporting senior executives, directors, trustees or leadership teams would be particularly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
This job is working in a small but caring and purpose-driven charity. You'll get to work from home 1 day per week if you want to once you're established in the job, and you'll get to support principled leaders and make a meaningful contribution through your skills and work.
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Convenient, free on-site parking.
Early finish on a Friday
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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