Summary
We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Senior Leaders/Trustee Board. If you’ve got similar experience, excellent communication skills and a positive approach – this could be for you!
Job Description
We are recruiting for a diligent, detail orientated Executive Assistant to support our Senior Leaders and Trustee Board at BCUSU. You’ll be responsible for high level professional administrative assistance and organisation of logistics and coordination of meetings. Tasks will include preparation of agendas, taking of minutes, diary management and many other ad-hoc tasks involved in ensuring our leaders are prepared, supported, and working efficiently. Another key element of the role is managing our governance processes and providing effective administration of the trustee board, supporting the CEO in their role of company secretary, and ensuring that the BCUSU committees operate in accordance with BCUSU’s memorandum and articles of association.
We are looking for an experienced administration professional with strong computer skills, excellent communication skills and a positive and flexible approach.
All BCUSU staff play a role in student engagement and participating in delivering the wider mission and vision of the Students’ Union is essential. BCUSU is a positive employer, with strong staff engagement, supportive working environment and enhanced employee benefits.
Principle purpose of job:
- To provide high level professional administrative assistance to the Chief Executive, SMT and Executive Officers.
- Responsible for efficient logistical organisation and effective coordination of meetings, events and activities
- Responsible for governance and supporting the regular business of the Trustee Board and Subcommittees.
Hours
25-28 hours a week
Please state on your covering letter the details of your preferred working pattern.
We are currently trialling a hybrid working pilot supporting a pattern of 60% of hours to be worked in the office and 40% from home each week. There is the requirement to be able to respond to business need so, at times, there may be additional requirements to work from the office so a flexible approach is essential.
Annual Leave – 32 days plus bank holidays, potential to increase to 37 days with long service increments (full time equivalents will be calculated pro rata in accordance to contracted hours)
To Apply
Go to https://www.bcusu.com/jobs/vacancy/313/
BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on Race, Age, Disability, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment, Religion or belief, Marriage and Civil Partnership or Pregnancy and Maternity or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs. Any request will be dealt with in confidence.