Executive Assistant, Part-Time

Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover for 15 months), £15.00 ph
Location: Ludlow area (rural, own transport essential)
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week (9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday), start date 13 May 2024
Join our client in a pivotal role as an Executive Assistant, covering maternity leave. This part-time position offers a perfect balance for those passionate about the Arts, seeking to integrate professional growth with personal commitments.
Responsibilities for Executive Assistant:

• Maintain contacts database and serve as the first point of contact.
• Organize funding applications for the summer funding round.
• Support Executive Director, Chairman, and Chairman Emeritus.
• Manage office tasks including IT, filing, and stationery orders.
• Arrange meetings with Trustees and handle subscriptions/memberships.
• Additional duties as required.

About You as Executive Assistant:

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build quality relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Organized with attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.

In return, our client offers a supportive environment that values collaboration and individual contribution. This role is not merely a job but a chance to play a significant part in the thriving arts community, supporting this Arts foundation's mission and making a tangible impact.
Essential skills and experience:

• A demonstrable passion for and interest in the Arts.
• Prior experience as a PA or Executive Assistant.
• Excellent IT and numerical skills, including use of standard office software, databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to represent our client to the highest standard.
• An ability to work directly and build high quality relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to plan and prioritise own workload, to thrive calmly under pressure and to effectively problem solve.
• High standard of personal organisation; an understanding of the importance of attention to detail and complete confidentiality, when appropriate.
• An independent approach.
• An ability to collaborate closely with a small team.
• A flexible approach, a willingness to pitch in with a can do attitude.

Salary: You will be weekly paid by Working Solutions, £15 ph, accruing Holiday Pay from Day 1. You will be able to commit to working for 15 months, starting 13 May 2024.
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your fully updated CV with a cover letter stating your interest in the role to Working Solutions who are recruiting for this exciting opportunity.