Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom YMCA Leicestershire Full time

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and efficient Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive, Board of Directors, and Executive Team at YMCA Leicestershire.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of both internal and external operations and supporting various projects and initiatives across the organisation

Key responsibilities will include:

  • To support the Chief Executive in the day to day servicing of all relevant committees/meetings both internal and external including AGM, Board, Resources Committee, sub committees and any other meetings relevant to the role.
  • To assist the Chief Executive and Executive Team with the preparation of funding applications, official documents and key events.
  • Contribute to the overall development of YMCA Leicestershire, including playing a lead role in specific projects as agreed with the Chief Executive and Executive Team. These projects may cover the work of all departments within the organisation.
  • To work with the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive on the procurement of legal, audit and insurance services.
  • General executive administration

About you:

The ideal candidate would possess a blend of key personal and professional qualities to effectively support the Chief Executive and Executive Team at YMCA Leicestershire. The characteristics that would be essential include being:H

  • Highly organised with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Discreet and trustworthy
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detail orientated
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Problem solver

To succeed in the role of Executive Assistant, your key qualifications/skills will include:

  • Business Administration Qualification Level2/3
  • Proven experience in an executive assistant or similar role.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of governance and compliance processes in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits include: A generous 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Birthday Leave, Service Leave, Pension and Health Cash Plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Blue Light Discount Card, Eden Red Discount Scheme, Free Gym Access, Menopause Welfare Leave and complimentary tickets to the Y Theatre.


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