Regional Secretary

**Regional Secretary - Northern Region**

**Location**: Warrington, WA2 0YL**Reward & Benefits**: Competitive salary, on-site parking, and excellent Colleague benefits**About us**
- We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we're looking for people like you.- Churchill Retirement Living is a privately-owned, family-run, business and we're going places. We take huge pride in what we do and the people who work for us and who we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing 700 people and growing all the time.- We take great satisfaction in providing quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.- We've won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd best company to work for and in 2016 we became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall 'Housebuilder of the Year' by the WhatHouse? Awards. [Is this now too historic?- Our collaborative culture is built on our values - Trust, Openness, Respect, Communication and Honesty (TORCH).**About the role**
- A varied, diverse, and interesting secretarial role supporting the Regional Managing Director and wider team with all administrative duties, including but not limited to.- General secretarial duties as required for the Regional Managing Director
- Organising, preparing, and setting up for meetings
- Compilation and issue of monthly Northern Board Pack
- Attend and take minutes at monthly/quarterly Regional Board and other meetings; follow-up of actions
- Handling general incoming telephone calls and enquiries
- Processing purchase orders and invoices
- Uploading expenses and credit card transactions to the online expenses system
- Induction arrangements for new starters
- Organisation of regional events such as annual Kick-Off Day and Staff Christmas Party
- Completing general administration projects and tasks as required in support of the region
- Day to Day facilities management for the building and services (in conjunction with the Group Facilities Manager based at Head Office)
- Responsible for ordering of office stationery and collection of kitchen/welfare provisions
- Ideally the post holder will be open to train as a First Aider/Mental Health First Aider/Fire Warden, and training and associated costs will be provided by the company as required.
- Co-ordination of all outgoing post/couriers
- Hours of work are 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00 to 5.00pm on Friday, with one hour for lunch.**About you**
- We’re looking for a self-motivated, personable and flexible individual who enjoys working as part of a busy team. It’s important that you have proven experience as a Secretary or Senior Administrator with first class organisation skills. You’ll pride yourself on your attention to detail and time management skills. You’ll have good all round IT skills that include MS Office and experience with databases.- Our ideal Regional Secretary will be able to work outside of their routine, think on your feet and enjoy a varied and diverse set of responsibilities. Finally, we are looking for an effective communicator who will thrive in busy and varied role.***
**How you will be rewarded**
- Competitive salary
- Annual holiday entitlement of 24 days, plus Bank Holidays
- Day off on your birthday
- Personal Pension
- Life Assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Investment into your personal development
- Career progression opportunities
- Long service awards
- £200 John Lewis vouchers for all expectant parent
- Colleague recommendation bonus scheme
- Colleague well-being initiatives and Ambassadors
- Socially conscious company with our own charitable foundation who offer a fund-matching programme for Colleagues