Personal Assistant (PA) to the CEO – Sheffield

Broomhall, South Yorkshire (On-site)

£25,307 per year

Full-time or part-time (Between 30-37.5 Hours Per Week)

Permanent

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Job description

In the role of Personal Assistant (PA) you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees as they lead Church Army forward. You will be a trusted and valued colleague who will help the CEO to make the most impact with their time by managing a busy diary, multiple projects and tasks with a flexible approach to the role and an ability to respond to needs as they present.

Initially, you will be working with the interim CEO, Jude Davis. Church Army are currently recruiting for a new permanent CEO which is why we are recruiting for a new PA now so that they can learn about the role and get settled in so that when the new CEO is appointed you will be able to support them from their first day in the role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the CEO.
To coordinate events and meetings that sit within the CEO’s Office.
To optimise the working potential of the Chief Executive Office team through the effective organisation of time, information and resources.
To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the Board of Trustees.
To liaise when required with the CA Patron and patrons of individual projects.
To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the President and Vice Presidents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will have:
Experience of diary management of senior colleagues.
Strong interpersonal skills to be able to deal with a range of people and positions on the phone and face to face.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Basic knowledge of GDPR.
Confidence in using IT.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Initiative and the ability to work independently.
The ability to stay calm under pressure.
Minute taking skills, or willingness to learn effective minute taking skills.

BENEFITS:

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (total 33 days)

Occupational Requirement: None. However, due to the nature of this post we do require the successful candidate to be in sympathy with, and have respect for and behave in a way that reflects, Church Army vision, values and ethos.

DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.

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