Senior Executive Assistant - London People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will provide proactive, highly effective and confidential support to the Managing Director (MD) of Places Leisure. You will support the MD to optimise their productivity, through putting in place robust systems for diary and inbox management, coordinating meetings and events. Through ensuring everything runs smoothly,anticipating needs and resolving issues independently you will become a key partner to the MD. You will plan and support business events, site visits,executive engagements and support the onboarding of new senior leaders into the business. You , will also manage travel, expenses, purchasing and budget tracking on behalf of MD. Working across the senior team, you will research and collate data and information, preparing high-quality reports and presentations, and supporting board-level activity. Working closely with other Executive Assistants, you will contribute to continuous improvement, the adoption of new technologies including Gen-AI, share best practice and help ensure key deadlines are consistently met. Essential criteria Significant experience working as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting Director-level stakeholders within a large, complex organisation Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, Co Pilot) and wider digital tools Demonstrable experience managing complex diaries, inboxes and coordinating meetings independently Proven experience producing high-quality reports, presentations and board-level documentation Strong track record of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity Ability to create plans and co-ordinate actions and activity that achieve overall outcomes as set out by the MD. Able to attend face-face meetings in central London at least two days each week. More about you You are highly organised, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, with excellent attention to detail and strong written skills. You are comfortable working independently, using your initiative to solve problems and manage competing demands. You build effective working relationships across teams and bring a calm, professional approach, even under pressure. You are motivated to continuously improve, embrace new technology and contribute positively to a collaborative EA network. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: Competitive salary with regular annual review Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2% 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to 500 savings per year Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs Private GP and health support services available Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to professional qualifications and career progression Internal development programmes and learning support Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement Free membership to Places Leisure Centres Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
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