Senior Executive Assistant Edge, England
Job description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
You will be part of Places Leisure. You will become the Senior Office Executive (SOE) at Places Leisure providing oversight to the efficient functioning of the head office and Chief Executive Officer – Oliver Lee. Oliver reports to the Group Chief Executive and is a member of the Group Executive team.
The Places Leisure head office is at Waters Edge in Camberley. You would need to work from the office 2-3 days a week, and you can be based at home or in the office on the other days. You would need to attend the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings at the frontline monthly, and you would need to meet Oliver at his house or on-site fortnightly. Further travel would be on an infrequent basis. Where required, travel and any accommodation charges would be refunded, subject to meeting the travel and expenses policy.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
We are looking for an experienced office executive, who has worked with a Chief Executive / Director in a complex commercial organisation. Where you will really excel and add value will be through your highly adapted skills in anticipating need, developing peer to peer working relationships, providing counsel, technical expertise, deploying investigative/ research skills, and stretching beyond your comfort zone to assume new responsibilities.
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:
- Real living wage employer
- Company Pension scheme
- Annual Leave Purchase scheme
- Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- Ongoing training and development
- Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
- Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
- 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.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].
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.
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