Executive Assistant

Adecco are recruiting for a Executive Assistant for one of their clients to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

• To provide professional high level, comprehensive Executive support to the Executive team; the Principal/Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Principals (x3). Providing advice and information to facilitate effective and informed decision making by the Executive; sharing and communicating sensitive and confidential information.

• To act as the lead officer for the co-ordination and management of responses to all Freedom of Information requests ensuring full compliance with statutory and legal obligations; and providing clear advice and guidance to staff.

Requirements

• Provide a high quality, professional and confidential support service to the Executive team
• Advise on national protocols, policies and guidance
• Provide briefing papers/reports on parliamentary committees and Scottish Government/Scottish Funding Council policies/guidance notes.
• Support members of the Executive team in the delivery of specified objectives, supporting forward planning ensuring timely completion.
• Provide secretariat for strategic meetings.
• Produce draft committee papers and briefing notes on behalf of Executive team members.
• Respond to internal and external correspondence
• Responsibility for the development and maintenance of the senior duty management rota in accordance with the incident management procedure.
• Attend and participate in management meetings on a regular basis.
• Communicate and manage confidential and sensitive information in line with GDPR and college policies.

Essential:

• GCSE/A-LEVEL
• Microsoft Office at a high level
• Extensive previous experience in an Executive Assistant, PA or administrative support role supporting Senior Management or Board level.
• Experience of working on own initiative in a complex environment, providing a comprehensive and confidential executive support service at an executive level is essential.

This is a permanent position

This role is based onsite with a possibility of it being hybrid.

Next steps:

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start as soon as possible!
• This position will be working from in store with COVID-19 procedures in place
• Please apply today with your up to date CV.

The Small Print

Whilst we'd love to get back to every applicant, it isn't always possible. So, if you haven't heard from us within 3-5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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