Executive Assistant
37 Hours Per Week
Circa £42,100 per annum
We are looking for someone with great interpersonal skills and an adaptable and organised approach to join us as an Executive Assistant. This role will support the Executive Director for Assets & Development and will provide comprehensive executive support, including a full confidential administrative service, along with diary and email management.

The successful candidate will need to build an understanding and knowledge of the organisation and Executive Director's key areas of responsibility, as well as working closely with the other Executive Assistants to ensure support is provided across the Executive Team, Committees and the Board, including minute taking.

To be successful in this role you will need to:
* Have experience providing EA support at a senior level
* Be an excellent communicator with the ability to adapt style for different stakeholders including the board
* Have experience of supporting high level meetings and formal committees, including detailed minute-taking.
* Be able to build strong internal relationships, effectively communicating with colleagues whilst upholding our values
* Have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
* Have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
* Be willing to attend approximately 4 evening board/committee meetings per year (TOIL given)
* Be confident in using IT systems and proficient in the use of MS Office programmes

Reasons why you should apply:
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Leading Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts,
* WPA NHS cash back scheme
* Excellent 3x employer pension contributions up to 12%
* Life assurance 4x annual salary
* Comprehensive induction programme.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Hybrid working available with a modern, recently refurbished office in Horsham

To apply, visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/saxonweald/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1201

About Saxon Weald
Saxon Weald is a forward-thinking, fun, vibrant place to work, and we employ great people who are committed to our values. We are passionate about customer service and delivering an excellent customer experience.

We are committed to being fair and inclusive and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented within Saxon Weald - these include women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQI+ people. As a disability-confident employer, we are fully supportive of any reasonable adjustments that can be made to our recruitment process to give you a fair chance at sharing your skills and experience with us. To discuss further, please contact applications@saxonweald.com

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.