Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Were looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive and confidential support to our Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: £47,798 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

The Role

As the right hand to our CEO, youll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the Executive Office and supporting the Boards administrative functions.

Responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, including managing correspondence, reports, research, and confidential information with discretion.

Act as the Chief Executives point of contact, handling inquiries, correspondence, and following up on actions.

Manage the Chief Executives complex diary, ensuring meetings are well-prepared and organise related logistics, including venue bookings, hospitality and materials.

Support the Chair and Non-Executive Board members with diary management, administrative tasks, and travel arrangements.

Prepare briefing notes, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for Board and Executive meetings, supporting both the Chief Executive and Non-Executive Board members.

Our ideal candidate? Youll be a seasoned Executive Assistant, qualified in Business Administration to HND equivalent level or above, and with considerable experience providing full support at the highest levels of an organisation. Youll have excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of engaging with colleagues and external stakeholders with ease. With a high level of autonomy, youll demonstrate exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Youll be proactive, able to anticipate the needs of the Chief Executive, and adaptable to the fast-paced demands of the role. Previous experience working with Boards including preparing papers, report writing and servicing high-level meetings (including taking minutes) is essential. Youll also have strong diary management skills, with the ability to plan ahead and handle multiple priorities.

Please be aware that the expectation is that you will work from our Birmingham Head Office a minimum of 4 days per week, with the remaining day worked remotely.

Who are Midland Heart? Were one team working together for our tenants. A large, ambitious housing organisation providing people with an affordable place to call home. We value people from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make an impact. We expect a lot from our people, but in return, youll find a supportive and rewarding workplace where great people thrive.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.

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