Executive Assistant Eastbourne, England
Job description
JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant
REPORTING TO: Chief Executive
LOCATION: Based in East Sussex area, with a combination of office and home working
SALARY: £25k to £35k (FTE)
HOURS: Full-time - flexible/part-time would be considered
EFFECTIVE FROM: 2023
JOB DETAILS
Do you have a passion for food and drink, and a desire to make a difference? The Federation of Wholesale Distributors is looking for an exceptional candidate who would enjoy working with leading food and drink businesses and collaborating with a passionate, fun and award-winning team.
KEY OBJECTIVES
- Support the FWD team to make a positive impact throughout the wholesale sector and grow the effectiveness of the organisation
- The Membership Executive will be someone who can perform a range of tasks. These will include helping to organise events, member and stakeholder liaison, Supplier Council administration, research, marketing and communication
- The position holder will support each existing employee as required, helping to deliver FWD objectives, and extended outputs eg Women in Wholesale
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting the existing FWD team
- Attend FWD events as required
- Sending invoices, chasing accounts payable
- Supporting Director of Communications to maintain and update the website
- Supporting Director of Communications with social media updates
- Maintain and update member databases for team and events
- Women in Wholesale administration eg invoicing, event support
- Diary management for the team
- Cover for Director of Events role
- Occasional out of hours work and travel within UK
MEASURED BY
- Revenue collection and outstanding debts
- Planning and organisation
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Attendance numbers at FWD events
- Improved FWD processes
- Social media engagement levels
- Team interaction
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Good understanding of Excel and Microsoft 365
- Ability to work to varied timescales, often with conflicting priorities
- Exceptional organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working in a member organisation (desirable)
- Knowledge of the food and drink supply chain (desirable)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastbourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eastbourne
Application deadline: 30/05/2023
Reference ID: FWD exec asst
