EA to the CEO - Prestigious City Company - Charitable Interest

This is a rare opportunity for a professional individual to work with a prestigious City Livery Company. It is a central role in a small but fairly complex organisation, with wide-ranging charitable and educational interests. The role would suit a well-qualified and highly organised PA who is adaptable and able to facilitate change while respecting tradition.

The core functions of the role are assisting the clerk and the Master with the smooth running of their office on a day to day basis and coordinating internal and external communications. Some responsibilities will include:

• Managing the diaries of the Clerk and when required, the Master, preparing weekly schedules
• Arranging travel and accommodation
• Planning visits to various Company partners
• Managing the Company events page and assisting with various elements of Company events
• Organising staff meetings and taking minutes
• Serve as first point of contact for the Clerk’s office, liaising with and building strong working relationships with staff, members of the Company and senior stakeholders
• General office administration, including stationary supplies and monitoring stock levels

Proven EA experience gained at senior level within the arts/charitable/historic/education sectors would be ideal. Strong organisational skills including event organising and confident all-round office and IT skills are essential. Experience of CMS software would be preferred. Working within a small and diverse team of administrative and other staff, the right person will be articulate, confident and well educated, calm under pressure with exceptional attention to detail and a good sense of humour.

Please do not delay in responding to this opportunity as the organisation is keen to start interviewing. Due to the high volume of enquiries that we receive, we can only respond to candidates with the most suitable experience.