Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Stratford, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

Personal Assistant (General Counsel & Company Secretary)

Reports to: General Counsel & Company Secretary

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Hours: 35

Contract: Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant and Coordinator to join our supportive and friendly General Counsel and Company Secretary team as we help shape our new department.

What will I be doing?

You will be providing full personal administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary team in supporting them in the strategic aims and goals of the department and acting as an ambassador for the department across the organisation.- Organising and maintaining complex diary schedules.- Management and organisation of department and client meetings and events, including supporting the preparation of materials, agendas, minutes and actions- Support on communications and information cascade to the directorate and more widely, when required- Support the strategic direction of the department through support of directorate projects and lead on the organisation and planning of directorate away days and meetings- Co
- ordinate the signature of legal documents across multiple teams, including contracts and transcribing documents- Ensure appropriate approvals are sought for internal processes, purchase orders and expenses

Who we’re looking for?- Proven experience of providing high level support at Director level, including diary management, document preparation (PowerPoint presentations, meeting agendas, correspondence) and minute taking.- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels - relationship builder.- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills- Creative and forward thinking - championing new ideas and process improvements.- Legal experience is not required but would be advantageous.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

For the full job description and more information about working with us view our

How do I apply?

There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.


Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

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