Personal Assistant

Job Type: Full-time (35 hours)
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £26,160 - £27,633

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected organisation seeking a Personal Assistant. This role is pivotal in managing the team's calendar and supporting mission-oriented activities. The position offers flexible and hybrid working options, ideal for professionals seeking a balance between work and personal life.

Day-to-day of the role:

Manage the Team’s calendar, ensuring all meetings, conferences, and training events are scheduled appropriately.
Attend meetings to take minutes or notes and ensure all relevant actions are highlighted and followed up.
Address and resolve potential scheduling conflicts proactively.
Prepare for key meetings and forums by collating necessary documentation, creating agendas, and distributing minutes.
Coordinate missional activities as directed by the Head of Missional Programme Management or Area Missional Development Leads.
Conduct research on mission-related topics and present findings in a user-friendly format.
Organize training events, including preparing documentation and ensuring the availability of training materials.
Provide general administrative support to the Missional Team as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven professional PA/administration support experience within a team.
Experience managing diaries and arranging meetings with multiple stakeholders.
Proficient in Office 365 (or equivalent), Excel, Zoom, Teams, and Electronic Diary Systems.
Skilled in drafting emails and correspondence for both routine and non-routine matters.
Experience working in a small, high-functioning team, ideally with an administrative focus.
Experience in an administration role in a church environment or within the charity sector is desirable.
Self-starter, able to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Team player, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Comfortable working within confidential boundaries with a high level of integrity and discretion.
Professional and positive demeanor at all times.
Ability to occasionally travel across to support meetings and events.
Holds a full driving licence and has access to private transport, insured for business purposes.

Benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working options from the commencement of employment.
35-hour working week.
Enrolment in the Church Workers’ pension scheme with an 11% contribution by the Board and the option for Additional Voluntary Contributions.
In-service life cover of three times annual salary.
25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of continuous service.
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a 24/7 helpline and counselling.
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental leave and pay.
Attractive city centre location with good transport links.
Spacious offices with free on-site car parking.

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