Executive Assistant to CEO

**Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO**

Hybrid (2/3 dpw in Walsall), Salary to 35k, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, contributory pension, on-site gym, on-site nursery

This is a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced EA/PA to join our team at the heart of the business.

**About us**:
You may not have heard of South Staffordshire PLC but we’re the group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water, Office Watercoolers, Hydrosave, Onsite and SSI; all businesses that face into the Water and Utilities market. With around 3000 employees across the UK and abroad, you're not just doing a job; you're building a career.

**About the role**:
To provide PA support to the CEO and CFO, and the wider Board of Directors where required, ensuring their day to day working life runs as smoothly as possible.
- Plan, schedule and maintain the Executive diaries, understanding priorities to organise meetings and travel, ensuring calendars run smoothly
- Agree and communicate the monthly cycle of Board and associated Committee meetings,
- Work quickly and effectively to anticipate potential pitfalls, find solutions, reprioritise, and adapt when the unexpected challenges plans.
- Re-direct any customer correspondence, working as first point of contact for the Executive office and liaising with customer service colleagues to ensure a timely response.

Board Reporting
- Agree and maintain agendas for the monthly cycle of Board and associated Committee meetings.
- Support the monthly cycle of Board reporting, maintaining deadlines for contributions and ensuring these are met.
- Liaise with the Board of Directors and Company Secretary to collate Board papers, proofreading and copy-editing content, preparing for circulation, and adhering to strict publication deadlines to the Board.
- Take minutes and track actions during and after meetings, when required.

Event Management
- Plan, organise and coordinate engagement events and activities for colleagues, clients, and investors.
- Source suitable venues and refreshments for meetings and events.

**What you’ll need**:

- Previous experience of supporting C-Suite management in a PA or EA capacity.
- Experience of working across multiple time zones and/or within an environment handling multiple contracts and investments would be advantageous.
- An understanding of Board-level governance.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Highly organised, resourceful, and efficient.
- Resilient and discreet with a firm understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by Board level Executives.
- High level of self-governance and the ability to make practical, timely decisions, maintaining momentum within the Executive office.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain solid, effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident, professional, and approachable with a proactive and flexible attitude.
- Experience working in both hybrid and fully remote roles.

**What you’ll get in return**:

- A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business
- Salary up to 35k
- Contributory pension scheme
- On-site Gym
- On-site childcare
- Retail discounts

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: Up to £35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Walsall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walsall

Reference ID: AH/EAFTC