Job Description
Executive Assistant (EA)
£32,000 - £40,000
This is a very exciting opportunity for someone with excellent Executive Assistant skills and experience who has a deep commitment to the values of Every Run Counts (www.everyruncounts.co.uk).
We are a rapidly growing company and as we grow, so does our need for an efficient and enabling back office. This is a pacey environment where everyone has a solutions-based approach and is prepared to roll their sleeves up to reach a shared goal.
Application Arrangements
To apply please forward a covering letter plus CV by 22nd February 2023.
We will be looking for applications from people with experience that closely matches our needs and who also have a clear commitment to our mission/values.
Overview of the role
Reporting to the Founder & CEO, the EA will be responsible for non-revenue generating operations/systems to ensure that they run seamlessly and efficiently. This will involve providing operational support, management information and administrative support to all the team.
As part of our growth there will be a need for the EA to adapt systems and processes to enable growth and efficiency.
This role is remote working and full time.
Job Description and accountabilities
- Organising meetings, appointments and events.
- Compiling and preparing reports and correspondence.
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.
- Liaising with staff, events organisers, charities and our members.
- Conducting research on behalf of the senior team.
- Diary management for the team including organising meetings, appointments and events.
- Extensive and efficient email correspondence.
- Management of miscellaneous issues.
- Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner and ensure that the senior management team is aware of broader priorities and issues.
- Support tracking of budgets and expenses.
- Format information for internal and external communications, memos, emails, presentations and reports.
- Be proactive and stay on top of forthcoming actions and deliverables that need planning.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Relevant work experience
- Communication skill: Strong written and verbal communication skills to relate with people, as well as produce reports and correspondences.
- Organisational skills: Take initiative, be focused and responsible and have the ability to prioritise and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary.
- Interpersonal skills: The ability to manage relationships, minimise conflict and provide excellent customer care.
- Project management skills: project management skills to achieve the goals of the business working through and with cross-functional teams/units/stakeholders etc.
- A passion for Every Run Counts – possibly the most essential of all requirements!
Desirable:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or in a related field
We want the individual to be passionate about working in a support role and most importantly be down to earth, not precious and must have a good sense of humour!
Every Run Counts is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 22/02/2023