Executive Assistant to CEO (12 month FTC) United Kingdom
Job description
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide administration and organisational support to the CEO in our head office based in Dagenham.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant will provide essential professional support, administration and assistance the CEO, to assist with driving projects across all aspects of the organisation.
The post holder will also provide support to the Company Secretary as needed to deliver effective governance and help ensure that the BD Group associated companies is compliant and achieves its mission.
About You:
- Knowledge company secretarial and corporate governance
- Excellent minuting skills; ability to record verbal discussions (including potentially commercially sensitive information as formal documents)
- Experience of writing reports for the Board and Leadership Teams
- Experience servicing a board or governing body
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written with the ability to adjust their communication style and content for the audience
- Has an organised approach with an ability to prioritise their workload in order to meet tight and often changing deadlines
- Experience of working in a complex corporate governance environment with subsidiaries and different corporate entities
- Pro-active, able to grasp concepts and issues quickly, use initiative, and deputise for CEO as needed.
- Able to think analytically; anticipate obstacles and think ahead
- Works with highest levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to confidently liaise with stakeholders at all levels, including being at ease in the presence of company directors and/or senior managers
- Skilled at building strong relationships, with colleagues, has a collegiate approach in working with other departments and networking with external
- An understanding of Local Authority governance structures
Salary
£43,000 + benefits
Benefits
In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:
- Life Cover
- Pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- CPD, training and development opportunities
- Family Friendly policies
- Annual Leave
- On-site café (at our office)
- Free on-site parking (office based).
Working Arrangements
- Location: Head office, Dagenham, London/Essex. This is an office based role with hybrid working options available.
- Full-time (36 hours per week)
- 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
To Apply
If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability.
