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Executive Assistant

Satarah Recruitment Ltd
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS30JF

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Employee Assistance

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  • A leading charity in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support their CEO and Executive team.
  • The role involves managing high-level meetings, coordinating governance processes, and assisting with HR-related administration.
  • Candidates should have experience supporting senior executives and possess excellent organizational skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary starting at £34,909, which can rise to £39,261, along with 25 days of holiday and other benefits.
  • Ideal applicants should thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong attention to detail, with a focus on driving organizational success.

About the Job

Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant with a passion for supporting senior leaders in driving organisational success? A leading charity in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a proactive and people-focused Executive Assistant to provide vital administrative support to their CEO and the wider Executive team. This dynamic role involves working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leaders across the organisation, ensuring smooth operations by managing high-level meetings, coordinating governance processes, and supporting HR-related administration.

Benefits:

  • £34,909 and rising to £39,261

  • Hours of work 37hrs - 9am -5pm

  • 25 days holiday + bank holiday

  • Death in service 3 x Salary

  • Employee Assistance program

  • Pension

Main Duties:

  • Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the CEO and Executive team.
  • Organise and coordinate Board and sub-committee meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
  • Ensure governance obligations are met by supporting governance processes.
  • Manage and prioritise the CEO’s schedule, including organising meetings and travel arrangements.
  • Support the CEO on key projects, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are maintained.
  • Assist in the coordination of HR-related administration tasks.
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Liaise with senior leaders across the organisation to ensure smooth operations.
  • Support the preparation of reports and presentations for Board meetings.
  • Assist in managing correspondence and communication for the Executive team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, experience supporting senior executives, and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and effectively. This role offers a competitive salary, starting at £34,909 and rising to £39,261, with plenty of opportunities for growth and development.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a positive, solution-focused approach, and enjoy making a real impact on the success of a non-profit organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply NOW and help then make a lasting difference to the community.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.