Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Leadership Group
The Trussell Trust
- Closing: 5:00pm, 3rd Dec 2020 GMT
Job Description
Role outline
This is a challenging and busy role working side by side with the Chief Operating Officer. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high level support and managing complex projects in addition to acting as the first point of contact between the Chief Operating Officer, the SLG and internal/external clients and coordinating and supporting the Operations team.
Responsibilities
Liaises with key partners at a high-level on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer
Supports the organisation’s business planning cycle, helping to coordinate contributions of staff, foodbank network, clients and volunteers
Maintains appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel
Manages Operations team engagement; planning meetings, taking minutes and assisting in preparation of management reports, communications, presentations and other documents
Undertakes projects on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer
Reviews incoming correspondences by reading, researching, and taking action as appropriate; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analysing information; initiating communications
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Manages key contracts with suppliers, ensuring high performance of services delivered
Participate in regular 1:1s and annual reviews, contributing to the identification of objectives and targets, and monitoring of progress towards them
Actively contribute to a culture of innovation, resourcefulness and best practice to make the best use of time and skills in the team
Promote collaborative and flexible working across the Operations Directorate and the wider Trust.
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Thu 3rd Dec 2020
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Thu 3rd Dec 2020