Executive Assistant

West Bromwich
1 year ago
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Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: West Bromwich
Salary: £30k Per annum
Job type: Full time, permanent
Are you ready to be part of an exciting new chapter? Our Colleges are embarking on a dynamic journey with new leadership, fresh opportunities, and a bold strategic plan to shape the future of our organisation. We're seeking two exceptional individuals to join our growing, dedicated team within the CEO's office, delivering proactive and professional Executive Support services to the senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities

  • Provide an effective and efficient personal assistant role to the Executive Team including secretarial, clerical and administrative support.
  • Be a first line of contact for enquiries from internal and external sources, assessing and handling queries in full.
  • Responsible for the Executive Team diaries including scheduling recurring routine meetings, managing and handling papers for wide variety of boards and meetings.
  • Planning and preparing for events, working in collaboration with other departments and external parties.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships and liaising effectively with the College's internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Team and wider SLT.
  • Support and deputise for the Senior EA as required.
    Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
    The ideal candidate will have significant previous experience in a PA role supporting a senior executive in the public or private sector. They will excel in planning, prioritising, and managing a varied workload while supporting key projects and activities that underpin the work of our Principal and her team.
    Benefits
  • Very competitive salaries
  • Excellent annual leave entitlements; 35 days as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period
  • Dedication to career development and progression
  • Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days
  • Access to onsite gym facilities and discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon
  • Generous pension schemes (21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)
  • Access to a huge range of high-street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle
  • Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms
    Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV.
    Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; PA, Personal Assistant, EA to Associate, PA to Associate, EA to Partner, PA to Partner, Office Assistant, Business Administrator, Executive Assistant, Business Assistant, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Customer Service & Secretary may also be considered for this role

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