executive assistant Brentford, England
Job description
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience
Location: Brentford, West London
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday – 8am-4pm/ 9am-5pm
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to assist in developing the support function for a group of high quality and person-centred services for people with learning disabilities and older people. You will work alongside the Director of Operations and Head of Quality and Compliance building proactive and supportive relationships with Service Managers and other key staff, Trustees, and external organisations.
This is an integral role within the organisation and discretion will be paramount. The Executive Assistant will manage high-level administrative tasks including executive communications, handling of corporate documents, alongside managing office functions. The Executive assistant has an important role ensuring all internal and external communication for the directorate team is clear, effective, professional, and always reflects the ethos of the organisation.
Start Date: October 2023
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Manage day to day affairs at the Brentford Office
- Contact with regulatory authorities
- Contact with the people we support and their families
- Preparing corporate documents
- Organising schedules
- Demonstrating and promoting a level of professionalism at all times.
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Integrity
- Ability to confidentially manage high level information
- Strong IT and literacy skills
- Multitasking
- Very strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of the Care Sector
- Clear communication
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadline
Due to the seniority of the role, we are looking for candidates who have a minimum of 3 years experience of working in a similar role involving executive support. Driver required, as travel to other services a few times a year. We are looking for someone who has a passion/interest in social media and website management.
Why Frances Taylor Foundation?
Everyone has their own reason for choosing the Frances Taylor Foundation. It could be the difference we make to the lives of those living with Learning Disabilities. It could be, that we are a diverse, modern, and dynamic provider of social care and support. Or, it could be our commitment to constantly support and develop our teams. Whatever your reason for choosing the Frances Taylor Foundation, we know you’ll love working with us!
“Seeing people laugh and smile because of something you’ve done is a brilliant feeling – knowing you’ve made a real difference to someone’s life” – current employee
What we also ask for, is that you share our vision that everyone should live life to the full, with their dignity respected, their independence supported, and uniqueness valued.
We celebrate difference, and we work for, and employ, people of any, or no faith. If you’re ready to start your career with the Frances Taylor Foundation, apply now! Apply online today, call our recruitment team on 0121 713 8335 for more information. Come and shape your role with us. What’s stopping you?
Frances Taylor Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
