Executive Assistant

Purpose of the job

 We are looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant to support two of our fantastic directors who have not had in-house support before.

 The position will be split 50/50 between the Director of External Relations and Income Generation, and the Director of Network Delivery. Each director will require a different level of support, and they will work the post holder to devise what best suits their individual needs.

 The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills. This role requires a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and a keen attention to detail, ensuring the smooth functioning of daily activities and long-term projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Director of Network Delivery and Director of Income Generation and Strategic Communications, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and managing the departmental credit card expenses and reporting.

• Provide email inbox management support to the Director of Network Delivery.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders.

• Prepare, review, and edit documents, reports, and presentations for meetings and events.

• Organise and maintain electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

• Coordinate team meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the CEO Office, executive team and the strategic goals of the charity.  

Experience we're after

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant/administrative role, or similar.

• Exceptional prioritisation and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstratable experience of managing multiple tasks within tight timescales in a calm and professional manner.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

   

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: 24th October at 11:59pm (Midnight)

Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 4th November 2024

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.