Sunrise Diversity is a small charity with a big vision – to celebrate diversity, promote human equity and dignity and empower people and communities.  Based in North Devon, we are a small team who work tirelessly to support marginalised people, and help communities recognise, accept and celebrate diversity. Our aim is that all people in North Devon are accepted and respected for their individual humanity within a truly inclusive, supportive and welcoming community.  We are passionate about challenging and transforming attitudes including prejudice, discrimination and abusive practices so all people feel safe, included and valued within their own and the wider community. 

Our excellent CEO is moving on to a new challenge and we need to find someone who can lead us through our next period of growth, helping us to increase in our income and extend our reach.  You will be as passionate as us about social justice and inclusivity for all.  We are looking for someone whose leadership style is that of empowerment and support, an active listener and someone who helps us achieve great solutions to some knotty problems.  You will thrive in a fast-moving environment and be able to respond to changing priorities.  You will represent and promote the charity to a range of stakeholders and potential partners, so you will be confident and credible.  We would be delighted to receive applications from those people with previous experience in our area of work, either from a professional background or lived experience. 

We are working with Jackie Dawkins at Shine Charity Recruitment who is supporting us with this recruitment.  Further information about us and the role can be found in the attached information pack.  You will also find details of how to apply.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Jessie's Fund to recruit a new Executive Director.

Jessie's Fund is a UK charity helping children with life-limiting illness or special educational needs and disabilities to communicate through music. After 27 wonderful years, the founder and Director of Jessie's Fund is stepping down and we are looking for an Executive Director to continue and develop the work of the Fund.

Building on its strong reputation, the new Executive Director of Jessie's Fund will be responsible to the Board of Trustees for leading Jessie's Fund into its next 25 years. Increasing the impact of our work, they will devise and implement the vision and strategy of the organisation, ensuring the financial security of the Fund and playing a key ambassadorial role with funders and other stakeholders.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity and its staff, ensuring that the charity's targets and policies remain driven by the needs of our beneficiaries.

Key details:
Job title: Executive Director
Location: Flexibility to work remotely but with at least two days a week at our offices in York - 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Hours: Four days per week (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent

The successful candidate will have a track record of leading organisations and/or major programmes creatively, with multiple stakeholders and relationships; relevant, recent and substantial experience of working at a strategic leadership level in the not-for-profit/charity sector; and demonstrable passion for music.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at [email protected]

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 15th June 2022

Both Jessie's Fund and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Our client is recruiting for the role of Deputy CEO and Director of Commercial and Operations, based at their head offices in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham.

Our client is a large, fully-accessible, purpose built multidisciplinary venue situated in beautiful surroundings. They offer an independent cinema, three theatre spaces, an outdoor arena, galleries, rehearsal rooms/dance studios, meeting rooms and a new café, KILN and bar.

The Deputy CEO & Director of Commercial and Operations takes lead responsibility for all aspects of income-generating activity related to catering, events hire, operations and customer facing functions. This requires an individual with a strong strategic approach and an excellent knowledge of the day-to-day running of a multi-use venue.

The Deputy CEO is one of five members of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The Deputy CEO will report to the Chief Executive and Artistic Director and to the Boards of our client and their Trading. They will deputise in the absence of the Chief Executive and Artistic Director but will not be expected to fulfil aspects of the Director’s role that relate to arts production, programming, fundraising/development and marketing/communications.

How to Apply

To apply for this post please follow the link below and follow the application process, ensuring you answer all questions.

Please note that all applications are anonymised during the shortlisting stage. Any attached CVs will not be used at the shortlisting stage, so please ensure you complete the application fully and include all of your experiences, qualifications and any skills you have that would help them when considering you for this role.

Location: Birmingham, B12 9QH
Salary: £51,776 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Benefits: Company pension with employer contributions, generous annual leave allowance, staff development and training programmes, staff discounts, complimentary tickets

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 6 June 2022.
Interviews: Monday 13 or Tuesday 14 June 2022.

Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by Friday 10 June 2022.

You may have experience of the following: Operations Manager, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Director, Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Director, Sales Manager, Fundraiser, Business Development, Bid Manager, New Business Director etc.

Ref: 132 923

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The successful candidate will have previous experience in an administrative or personal assistant role, be unflappable, very organised, and able to stay on top of a busy and varied workload where it is crucial to managing the CEO & COO’s time and activities skilfully and confidentially. You will have a high level of communication skills (both written and verbal), and be able to engage with people skillfully and warmly at all levels. You must be very flexible with a can-do positive attitude and be able to use your initiative to proactively drive deadlines and forward plan ensuring tasks are completed. You must be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional and personal diary management for the CEO & COO, including all internal and external meetings

• Schedule monthly programme catch ups including CEO, COO, Head of People and Heads of programmes, produce the agenda and minutes

• Schedule bi-monthly strategy meetings including CEO, COO, Head of People and Heads of programmes, produce the agenda, minutes and book venue

• Production of meeting agenda and minutes for weekly team meeting 

• Travel arrangements for the CEO & COO

• Processing all expenses for the CEO & COO

• Support CEO & COO with team comms 

• Administrative support for any RefuAid events

• Conduct research as and when required 

• PA duties for the CEO  

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: 

• Excellent administrative and time management skills

• Highly organised, diligent with meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills on the telephone, in writing and in-person

• Good IT skills; specifically, Microsoft Office but additional software programs would be an advantage

• A commitment to understanding the sensitive nature of our work and communication of our work and values

• Interest in the importance of long-term solutions in refugee-hosting communities, specifically in breaking down the language barrier

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable

• Collaborative team player who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the aims of RefuAid

As a registered charity, English Heritage is governed by a board of trustees who delegate day-to-day responsibility for the running of the organisation to a senior management team. Sir Tim Laurence is Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Kate Mavor is our Chief Executive.

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Chairman, you will be responsible for supporting the CEO and Chairman in line with English Heritage's priorities and strategic objectives, as well as managing a Business Support Assistant, to ensure the smooth running of the CEO and Chairman's office.

You will also work closely with the Head of Governance to support the CEO and Chairman with Trustee Board and Committee meetings and visits.

You'll be based at English Heritage's Wood Street office, situated in the heart of the City of London. Although you'll be based here most of the time, there will also be the opportunity to travel to some of our stunning historic sites as part of your role.

This role provides the Chief Executive and Chairman with comprehensive support to ensure the smooth running of their office. This includes diary management, management of incoming and outgoing correspondence, support at internal and external meetings and planning ahead to ensure that effective use is made of the time available.

We strive to be an inclusive employer and are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage.

From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our shared heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our site a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400+ historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, 25 days leave a year and free entry to all English Heritage properties for you, another adult and up to 6 children (under the age of 19).

Closing date: 29/05/2022 23:59:59

Location: Flexible within the UK, with regular visits to The National Archives site in Kew and travel to regional archives as appropriate.

The National Archives Trust is looking for an outstanding fundraiser and leader to become its new Executive Director and play a key role in raising funds to transform the way in which people engage with the nation’s documentary heritage.

About The National Archives Trust

The National Archives Trust (NAT) is an independent charity launched in February 2020 with the mission of engaging the public in England & Wales with the nation’s archives and documentary heritage, both through The National Archives in Kew and at venues across the country.

From Domesday to Downing Street tweets, The National Archives is a treasure trove that reveals the millions of stories that form our nation’s past, but its potential to enrich our cultural landscape has yet to be fully realised. In partnership with The National Archives, we have ambitious plans for a two-phase campaign, initially piloting imaginative, creative projects and working with communities across the country. The outcomes will inform the long-term strategy for transformation of engagement with archival heritage in the UK.

The Executive Director has full executive responsibility for delivery of NAT’s strategy and for its administration and will:

1. Devise and implement a fundraising strategy;
2. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the national and regional archives sectors to shape planned activities;
3. Oversee within NAT the successful delivery and evaluation of these programmes;
4. Manage the administration and finances of NAT and maintain an unblemished reputation for NAT and its stakeholders, in particular The National Archives;
5. Work closely with NAT’s trustees, ambassadors and stakeholders to establish the Trust’s public profile and act as a public face of NAT where appropriate.

We envisage that the Executive Director will be supported initially by an additional fundraiser (who will be appointed by the Executive Director), and a governance and administration manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity’s operations.

Who we are looking for

As a newly established charity, the Executive Director will be responsible for the first fundraising campaign – as such this is a very hands-on role, requiring creativity, experimentation and a self-starting approach.

Essential experience and knowledge:

• Significant track record of achieving fundraising targets through Trusts and Foundations and HNWI.
• Previous experience of devising, developing and leading a successful fundraising strategy.
• A highly ethical approach to, and comprehensive understanding of, compliance and regulations in relation to charitable fundraising.
• Deep knowledge of the education and/or heritage funding sectors and what motivates funders in these areas.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of charity management to ensure the Trust is run in line with charity law and Charity Commission guidance, and within its constitution and charitable objects.
• Demonstrable ability to engage and work with prospective donors and in collaboration with colleagues across the broader relevant sectors.

Essential qualities and skills include:

• A highly independent and self-motivated leader, with a creative and collaborative approach.
• Strong credibility and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work with trustees, patrons, ambassadors, colleagues, stakeholders and our partners at all levels.
• Motivation and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to overcome challenges, manage competing priorities and continuously improve.
• Exceptional communications skills, with the ability to create and deliver messages (both spoken and written) that are clear, convincing and inspiring, using appropriate media to best effect with different audiences.
• A high level of digital literacy, including standard office software, knowledge of databases and their use in customer relationship management. Familiarity with social media platforms and their effective use in a communications strategy is also expected.
• Demonstrable affinity with the aims of the NAT and enthusiasm for history and cultural heritage.

Closing date: by 9 a.m. Monday 6th June 2022

​Please click 'Apply via Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and contact the advising consultant for further information about this role. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly team and to use your skills to develop this Executive Assistant role which is central to the smooth running of the organisation as it continues to grow.  You will be working with a committed group of people, including clinicians working in all areas of the country, and making a real difference to the lives of patients.

Applications by CV and covering letter - interviews will take place on 1st June with the possibility of further interviews on 8th June.  Hoping to have someone join us as soon as possible.  Please see attached job description and person specification.

Key aspects of the job: to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective executive assistant and secretarial service to the Chief Executive, and to provide additional administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive and other members of CDS UK’s core team.  The post holder will also handle the day-to-day HR administration requirements of the organisation, such as monitoring annual leave and administering recruitment.  We anticipate that the executive assistant function and related administrative tasks will comprise approximately 75% of the role, with basic HR functions taking up the remaining 25%, though of course this may vary from week to week.  The post holder will play an ambassadorial role for CDS UK so excellent written and interpersonal skills are essential. 

CDS UK (the Clinic for Dissociative Studies) is a specialist psychotherapy service established in 1998, offering assessment and long-term specialist outpatient treatment to people with dissociative disorders.  Its patients have often suffered the most extreme forms of abuse over a long period and represent one of the most vulnerable and complex client groups.

CDS UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and an Independent Provider to the NHS, and is subcontracted by NHS commissioning organisations nationally on a discretionary per-patient basis, where local mental health services are unable to provide appropriate treatment.

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is a professional association and registered charity, the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and OISC regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Academics, non-governmental organisations and individuals with a substantial interest in the law are also members.

ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members.  ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official enquiries. We promote the advising and representation of immigrants, provide information to members and others on domestic and European immigration, asylum and nationality law, and secure a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law practice.

This exciting opportunity will see the new Chief Executive provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for ILPA and, provide advocacy on behalf of the profession and members. The Chief Executive will work closely with our Chair and skilled Board of Trustees to drive forward our agenda and strategy.   

We’re looking for someone with extensive leadership experience from within the charity sector, who is a strategic thinker, with excellent diplomacy and relationship management skills. You will be an inspiring leader who can take us forward on our journey, building on our success. You will be someone who can embrace our values, build and model a positive culture and have the ability to drive strategic development and set a clear and compelling direction for ILPA.

Naturally people-focused, you will be able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and partners and build relationships. We are looking for an individual with faultless integrity, sensitivity of the complex external landscape, and self-awareness to enable them to negotiate, influence and operate as a credible and effective ambassador. Diplomatic, tactical, and agile, you will be able to work across a complex landscape. With sound financial acumen, you must have the ability to identify new opportunities for funding and income development.

Ultimately, you will be able to demonstrate a proactive commitment to promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law and an ability to conduct advocacy on behalf of the profession.

At ILPA, we recognise the value of a diverse team, and we encourage applications from people with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

If you think this describes you, then please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners.

Closing date: 9 a.m., Friday 24th June 2022

Please click 'Apply via Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and contact the advising consultant for further information about this role. 

Are you proactive with great organisational skills? Are you skilled at multi-tasking and comfortable building relationships with parents and young people?

We are working with a charity that help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them to recruit for an Executive Assistant to CEO & Chair. You will be working alongside a high performing leadership team and a passionate, highly effective Board of Trustees, supporting the CEO office to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, effectively, and compliantly

This a full time 35-hour week permanent contract, with the opportunity of working either remote or hybrid.

As the Executive Assistant you will provide high quality support to the CEO and Chair along with managing projects on their behalf. You will be part of the governance team providing high quality, executive administrative support to the board of trustees and its committees to operate effectively.

You will chair and manage our PA network, establishing the group and setting clear aims and objectives, looking at how you can develop the ways of working and identifying areas of process improvement as well as taking on dedicated projects.

To be considered for the role you will need the following skills, knowledge, and experiences
*Significant experience of working as an Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant to a Director or CEO
*Excellent administration and organisational skills
*Brilliant interpersonal skills, an ability to build and develop relationships at every level, from major donor to volunteer, government minister to beneficiary
*Confidence to say no when necessary and delegate appropriately
*Proactive and ability to think on your feet

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch now for a more detailed job description.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Business Support Manager, President and Chief Executive’s Office

Job Title: Business Support Manager, President and Chief Executive’s Office

Salary: £29,887- £35,161

Band: 3b

Job Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team that provides a range of administrative, governance and compliance services across RCS England. You will have opportunity to use your organisational and administrative skills to ensure the smooth management of the President and Chief Executive’s office. Working closely with the President, your role will be varied and interesting and will bring you into contact with a wide range of people.

Key elements of this role are to:

• provide pro-active, high level, professional support to the President, managing the PA to the President and Chief Executive ensuring the smooth and professional management of the President’s Office including correspondence and diary, and ensuring briefings and support are provided for meetings
• support the Head of Governance in the effective operation of President’s Groups and Projects and Chief Executive’s Groups, leading on a number of projects.
• manage and maintain office services operations and procedures

This role would suit someone with strong PA, operations or office management experience and an interest in the work of the College.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day to day functions of the President’s Office and act as the main point of contact for the President’s office
• Work with the PA to plan and manage the President’s diary ensuring all relevant internal and external meetings are supported by high quality briefings and manage the President’s correspondence
• Coordinate internal diaries and meetings for the Chief Executive. Drafting a range of materials including briefings and presentations and ensuring appropriate
• Ensure professional executive support is provided to the Dean of the FDS
• Manage and provide support for a number of key Committee meetings

About you

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Skills/Experience

• Experience of managing a busy office at high level either in a similar role or with transferrable skills and experience.
• Ability to manage own projects, problem solve and develop solutions
• Demonstrable people management skills
• The ability to take day to day decisions to manage the President’s activities
• Strong planning, organising and management skills.
• Proactive and flexible in managing workloads, dealing with tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, demonstrating ability to deliver work on time and to a high standard, consistently meeting targets, planning ahead and prioritising.
• Excellent written communication

What we can offer you

• 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
• Flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
• Variety of learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme

Interested Candidates:

If you wish to apply please email your CV and a short cover letter setting out why you are suitable for the role.

Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion.

Closing date: Friday 03 June 2022

If you would like to find out more about the role please get in touch with Natalie Breeze, Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary.

Please note that this advert may close early if we reach the maximum applications

PA to the CEO

Location: Central London

Temporary: 3 months with a view to go permanent for the right candidate

Pay: £35,000 per annum FTE, £18.20 per hour plus £2.20 per hour holiday pay

Charity People are partnering with an award-winning professional membership body for musicians. We are looking for a highly effective and dynamic Personal Assistant to provide full administrative support to a busy Chief Executive.

The organisation has seen a considerable growth in recent years, with a current membership of over 11,000 professional musicians. The organisations is known for its campaigning and policy work as well as services ranging from legal advice and advocacy to counselling and professional development.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness of providing one on one support to a senior Executive. You must be extremely confident with Microsoft Office packages, Teams and Zoom and will be able to tackle new areas of work with a can-do attitude. You will be a competent, fast and accurate typist, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including senior Parliamentarians. You will be proactive, always willing to go the extra mile, have excellent attention to detail and understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion.

How to apply:

Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (600 words maximum), outlining how you fulfil the requirements of this role.?

Closing date: Friday, 3rd June 2022 at 12:00pm

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

The Role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join the CEO office team!

The role will manage and coordinate the Executive Office team ensuring it is well organised and there is a strong relationship with the IOP teams. 

It will provide high quality project support, budgeting and planning and will also provide diary management for the CEO and President of the Institute of Physics; as well as ensuring effective communication at all levels between the CEO and President’s Office and internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Person

We are looking for a team player who has proven ability as an Executive Assistant at CEO/Managing Director level. The person will have personal and professional qualities that include diplomacy, discretion, flexibility and the ability to build trust and work with confidence. The person will be dependable and pro-active. They will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, be able to prioritise their workload, and handle multiple tasks. They will have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and be able to complete tasks to a high standard and to strict deadlines.

Future of work

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The Future of Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility.

Application 

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

Best of luck with your application!

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales)

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Overview

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

You will be joining a small, high-performing team that sits at the heart of Citizens Advice. The team is responsible for providing strategic, executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive, and both our Executive Directors and Director Group.

This crucial role will support the Chief Executive directly, taking a lead on areas of her portfolio and office management; whilst also leading the Executive Support team, ensuring that all of our top team receive exemplary support.

We are looking for someone who can balance strategic and operational thinking, join the dots across a complex organisation, work at pace and deliver exceptional results through others.

Our commitment to flexible working extends to where we work. As Covid restrictions ease, Citizens Advice are moving towards a permanent mix of office and home based working which will give much more choice to staff, while still maintaining the best of collaborative working.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.​​​​​​​

Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy where they satisfactorily demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the role at interview.  Candidates who are formally at risk or under notice of redundancy will take priority over other internal candidates for interview.  If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on 05/06/2022

Interview date: w/c 13th June

Personal Assistant / PA to Deputy CEO

£32,200 - £34,300 per annum

London - Hybrid Working - Remote / Home Working

Permanent, Full Time

 

The Vacancy

Our client has a new and exciting opportunity available in their busy Clinical Quality & Research directorate. They are looking for an experienced and proactive Business Coordinator / Executive Assistant to join them to provide comprehensive and day-to-day administrative support and assistance to the Deputy Chief Executive / Director of Clinical Quality and Research and the wider directorate.

In order for them to achieve their strategic objectives, including ensuring high quality research and evidence-based, safety and care standards for patients, you will provide proactive administrative support to cross-team projects as identified by the Director and Associate Director.

Administration tasks will include, but are not limited to, managing the Director’s diary, meetings and email inbox. You will arrange travel and accommodation, manage all correspondence for the Director; provide secretarial support and process expenses.

Serving as Secretary for assigned boards and other committees, you will be required to draft and deliver agendas, organise catering and room bookings, draft minutes and meeting summaries, and initiate follow up actions.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the College’s consultation and survey process and College representation on external committees.  You’ll also provide some administrative support to their growing patient and public involvement function.

The role is outward-facing, involving liaison with clinicians and working closely with council members.

The role holder will be joining a friendly team who deliver to the highest standards through their conscientious approach to work and therefore the successful candidate will need to be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible team player and willing to pick up routine and emerging tasks to support the wider work of the directorate.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant and/or Personal Assistant at a senior level, preferably in a Royal College or Healthcare organisation

• Proven track record of effective project and/or programme management and understanding of project management principles

• Experience of committee servicing at board level

• An understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• Experience of managing a varied and extensive workload, juggling multiple tasks and prioritising under pressure

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation

• Excellent time management and the ability to manage the time of others and work to deadlines

• Good analytical skills

• Knowledge of GDPR and an understanding of confidentiality

• Ability to work effectively, independently and with minimal supervision

• Experience of successfully managing senior stakeholders/relationships across multiple levels

• Intermediate level MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) skills; familiarity with CRM databases

Please see the full Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Our client’s diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of their culture so it is important to them that this is reflected in everything that they do. They welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure they actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates their differences.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, they are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date

The Company

Our client is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the UK. They are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, they ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.