Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO

Location: Ruskin Mill Trust Central Services - Nailsworth

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: 13 May 2024

Salary: £33,701 - £36,538 per annum

Specific Hours: 40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO

Based in Nailsworth

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Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO

Salary: Grade 10 £33,701 - £36,538 per annum

Full time based onsite at the Trust’s Corporate Offices, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire (not available for remote or hybrid working)

The post holder has responsibility for providing highly effective administration and EA support to the Founder and CEO of Ruskin Mill Trust.

For this role, the applicant must have experience of working as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator within a busy office, educational or charity setting.  A car driver is essential.

You will need excellent communication skills, attention to detail, be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as being organised, effective and efficient.

This is an exciting and varied role, and the successful candidate will support the Founder and Trust within an expanding and diverse charitable organisation.

Key elements of the roles are:

  • note taking, minute taking and dictation
  • email management
  • diary management
  • arranging and co-ordinating meetings
  • arranging national and international travel
  • preparing presentations and report 

A flexible approach to work is essential; some evenings, weekends and overnight stays may be a requirement of this role (with appropriate notice).

For over 30 years Ruskin Mill Trust has pioneered educational programmes that have the potential to transform the lives of young people and adults with special needs. It is a multi-faceted and rewarding organisation in which to work. Personal development and growth are supported within this holistic organisation that is diverse and growing.

We offer a competitive salary, an auto-enrolment pension scheme, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays and increases with length of service), plus an interactive induction is provided with the opportunity to experience the Trust’s method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure. 

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