Our client is a trusted provider of quality homes, delivering excellent landlord and support services, and creating a thriving, independent communities in Oldham's heartland and beyond. They require and Executive Assistant to support their CEO on an interim basis. This post will be a six-month placement initially with the potential to extend and become permanent. The hours of work are normal office working hours, and the salary banding is£33,000. The main purpose of the role is to: · To assist and support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in delivering our clients strategic objectives. · To assist and support the CEO in any sector wide role they hold. · To provide administrative support to the Executive Directors as required.· To provide administrative support for Board Members as required. The main responsibilities of the role, include but are not exhaustive of: To provide a comprehensive administration and secretarial support service including minute taking, word processing, photocopying, email, diary management etc. To proactively manage the Chief Executive's busy diary which involves liaison with high profile and senior personnel including Government departments and agencies, MPs, and Chief Executives/Senior Staff of other national and regional bodies. To coordinate SLT meetings (and other internal/externalmeetings) as directed by the CEO including the booking of venues, managing attendance, agendas, key documents, catering, and refreshments etc. To undertake research related to business planning, operational activities of the Group and its development projects; prepare reports, responses, and statistical information as required. To respond to public enquiries regarding the CEO via telephone, letter and / or email some of which may be sensitive and / or confidential in nature. To coordinate and manage the CEO's actions, deadlines and responsibilities regarding minutes, letters, email, etc. ensuring that the CEO responds promptly and appropriately. Organise dairies for CEO, SLT (Senior Leadership Team), circulate agenda's, circulate minutes and archiving of all supporting papers. To receive visitors and the arranging of hospitality. To assist the CEO with internal and external communications by drafting and creating PowerPoint and other presentations, ensuring appropriate input from other managers as necessary Person Criteria Essentials: * Good standard of education with minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent at Grade C or above including English and Maths * RSA II or above qualification *Strong literacy and numeracy * Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and the internet * Excellent secretarial skills including typing speed (minimum 60 WPM) * Ability to effectively coordinate diaries and travel schedules * Prior experience of supporting Board Members and other non-executive directors * Experience in administration and business support * Experience in preparing Board papers, agendas, minute taking * Experience in writing reports and briefings * Customer service training and experience in handling complaints processes Please apply in the first instance to (url removed) #INDBRF Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.