Executive Assistant Remote
Job description
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.
But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.
More about your role
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team, this is a highly responsible and influential role with our expanding organisation, and it will be safe to say that no day will be the same as the last!
You will provide a professional, highly effective, proactive and confidential EA service which includes, but not limited to, diary management, organisation of travel, expense management, support with reporting and collating information for meetings. In addition, you will support with onboarding of new colleagues to this new department and work with other EAs across the organisation to improve the EA service and share best practice.
This is a Hybrid role, you will spend two days a week based out of our London or Southampton office & the rest of the time you will be working from home.
More about you
To be successful in this role you will be a quick thinker, able to use your initiative and have the confidence to make decisions. You will be a people person who thrives on being busy and will able to think outside the box.,
We are looking for an experienced EA, who has worked within a complex commercial organisation. The Executive Assistant basics are a given – you will be fluent in every aspect of managing diaries, arranging meetings, taking minutes, inbox management, document management and making travel arrangements.
Where you will really excel and add value in this role will be through your highly adapted skills in anticipating need, supporting Directors, using your digital skills to find solutions, and stretching beyond your comfort zone to assume new responsibilities.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
