Executive Assistant London, England
Job description
Please note that this advert may close early or be extended, depending on the number of applications received.
We’re recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Central Services team on an initial 6 months fixed term contract. If you are looking to join a values-driven, forward thinking charity and have the passion and expertise to support our Executive Leadership team at With You, we want to hear from you.
Reporting into our Company Secretary, the postholder will work to ensure that the organisation remains compliant with corporate governance requirements, as directed, as well as undertaking a range of Executive Assistant duties. This will include:
- the preparation of agendas and papers
- minute taking at Executive and SLT meetings
- administrative requirements relating to our Trustees
- maintaining and managing the organisation’s central records (storage of all contracts, deeds, leases and legally binding documents) and central repository of all policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
To apply for this role, you should have demonstrable experience in a similar role, including working at Executive and Board level, along with a good understanding of corporate governance requirements. We are looking for an individual with exceptional organisational skills - you will be someone who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders, whilst ensuring you maintain tact, diplomacy and resilience. You will be confident when dealing with a variety of tasks, including those requiring discretion. It is important that you have the ability to understand and produce reports, as well as exemplary communication skills. This is the ideal role for someone who loves to organise, wants a challenge and likes to stay busy! You’ll be working with a supportive, service-focused team, who will welcome your expertise and enthusiasm for getting things done.
The advertised salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.
This is a remote working position, with some travel to our London office.
REQUIRED SKILLS
A full job description and person specification are available on request.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata to the length of contract)
- 2 days’ paid volunteer leave per year (pro-rata to the length of contract)
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
