Executive Assistant Blandford Forum, England
Job description
About Wessex Internet
Wessex Internet is a dynamic and fast-growing Internet Provider in the South West that is changing the way full fibre broadband is rolled out in rural areas. We believe that the countryside deserves lightning-fast broadband and are passionate in delivering a fantastic service to thousands of customers whose copper line upgrade is deemed uncommercial by the rest of the industry.
We design, build, and manage our own 3000km FTTP (Fibre to the Property) network in-house and are one of the leading suppliers making use of several Government funded voucher programmes. We are excited to be extending our network and bringing full fibre broadband to over 10,000 homes and businesses in the New Forest with connection aimed for February 2024.
Wessex Internet is a multi-award-winning company, having won multiple awards including; Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Best Rural Fibre Provider 2023 & 2022. As well as Best Rural Hard to Reach Project 2022 & 2021.
Wessex Internet is growing fast; we have doubled in size in the last 18 months and currently have over 190 full-time members of staff. Our vision is to scale whilst retaining our excellent and personal customer service. In order to make our teams more effective and efficient we are investing in world class business systems and processes. Wessex Internet wants to change the broadband experience, setting it apart from other internet providers.
We believe in building a great place to work, where everyone’s contribution is valued, and everybody has the chance to raise their ideas and make a difference every day. Wessex Internet is a finalist in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards 2023 for the Best Company to Work for.
Every one of us is responsible for the continued success of Wessex Internet, each individual has something valuable to offer, and together we’re constantly looking for better ways to serve more people. We offer multiple career pathways and excellent career progression from Civils, Planning to office staff. It is an exciting time at Wessex Internet and we are recruiting for the best people to join us!
The Role
Wessex Internet have an excellent opportunity for a well organised and professional Executive Assistant (EA) to support our Chief Finance Officer (CFO). The Executive Assistant will provide one on one support for the CFO in all business matters. This will include all diary management, liaising with the wider business to resolve queries and supporting them in both key task as well as project management. Your meticulous attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities will ensure you offer the ultimate support.
The successful candidate will have very strong organisation skills, proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with senior leaders. Your role will be to ensure that the CFO’s day to day working life runs as smoothly as possible.
Responsibilities
- Manage the diary for the CFO, including arranging meetings, anticipating requirements, and preparing, checking and circulating materials in advance if necessary
- Manage the inbox, and mail on behalf of the CFO, using judgement to prioritise, redirect or take proactive action to escalate matters that require attention
- Be the first point of contact for enquiries on behalf of the CFO, screening calls and responding to queries directly
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with the CFO’s key contacts, along with senior leaders and their teams across the organisation
- Produce professional documentation, create presentations and prepare reports and minutes to the required deadlines in support of the CFO’s office
- Compiling and distributing agendas, pre-read papers, ensuring all participants have suitable notice to submit items as required
- Attend meetings taking minutes, summarising key points and actions and following through on the ownership of those
- Collation and distribution of monthly board packs
Requirements
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with the ability to work well under pressure
- Experience working in commercially sensitive environments, exercising discretion and dealing with confidential information
- Strong people and influencing skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation
- An expert working knowledge of the Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Previous experience in a senior PA/EA role
- Have excellent planning and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work
- Able to predict needs, prioritise and exercise judgement and discretion, suggesting appropriate options when obstacles appear, and acting autonomously
- Are able to gather information from a variety of sources, both internally and externally and process and evaluate data accordingly with little guidance
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of holiday
- Enhanced Family Pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career - We’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
- Free breakfast – including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day
- Regular social events
- Free onsite parking
- 75% discount to Wessex Internet package
Find out what it’s really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role Type: Full Time/Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
