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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join a leading overseas welfare charity. The role is based in Farringdon and paying up to £28k. The successful candidate will provide personal assistance to the Chief Executive and support the Senior Management Team and Trustees.
Duties will include:
* Providing secretarial, administrative and organisational support
* Be the first point of contact for the CEO
* Managing incoming and outgoing mail
* Diary management
* Ensuring the CEO is fully prepared and briefed for all engagements
* Organising travel arrangements and arranging functions
* Assessing and determining priorities
* Maintaining effective working relationships at all levels within the organisation and externally
* Preparing the CEO's annual budget, including forecasting and monitoring
* Processing expenses
* Arranging, attending and minuting Board and Committee meetings
* Skills required include:
* Previous experience as a PA at senior level is essential
* Previous experience of working for a charity would be an advantage
* Previous experience of working with a Board of Trustees would be an advantage
* Excellent organisational skills
* Diplomatic and confident communicator
* Ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working to tight deadlines
* Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Excellent minute taking skills
If you are looking for a new challenge and meet the criteria detailed above please send your CV. Due to the large number of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.
