Job type
PermanentLocation
Edinburgh CityWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Personal Assistant / Executive AssistantsIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Competitive
12 month FTC Executive Assistant Edinburgh City Education
Your new company
This prestigious institution has a rich history and a commitment to excellence. The organisation values its trustees' contributions and provides a supportive environment for its staff. As an Executive Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Board of Governors and supporting the organisation's governance and compliance functions.
Your new role
- Organise Governors’ Board and Sub-Committee meetings.
- Prepare, collate, and circulate agendas, papers, and reports prior to meetings.
- Attend all meetings of the Board, Sub-Committees, and subsidiary companies.
- Take minutes of all meetings and oversee minute approval.
- Collate Action Plans from meetings and communicate with responsible staff.
- Develop and maintain an electronic filing and information flow system.
- Handle official correspondence and contracts.
- Schedule Board and Committee meetings and track information flow.
- Support the Annual Audit, Accounts Signing, and Reporting processes.
- Provide joint support to ensure compliance obligations are met.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of providing administrative support to Senior Managers and Board members, including organising large meetings and taking minutes at Board level.
- Highly organised and resilient, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to work constructively and suggest improvements.
- Positive and proactive “can do” attitude, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
What you'll get in return
Career Progression
Competitive Annual Salary
Supportive work environment
Generous Leave Entitlement
Engaging work that offers variety and a chance to make a meaningful impact
What you need to do now
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