EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Primera was established in 2004 and since this time has delivered a range of services to the public, private, community and voluntary sectors. Our expertise lies in delivering a range of economic and regeneration frameworks through multi agency partnership working. We develop and lead on regeneration activity that is sustainable and underpinned by coherent funding strategies and long-term objectives and succession planning. We manage a variety of projects from voluntary led partnerships and social regeneration, through to full Business Improvement Districts. We are now recruiting for an experienced Executive Assistant. You will be providing a high-level EA role to the Chief Executive based at the Central District Alliance and Hatton Gardens Business Improvement Districts [BIDs]. This role will report directly to the CEO. This role is currently working four days on site in central London and one day working from home but in the office if required. The BIDs are working towards a four day in office approach. The salary range for this role is £35,000-£40,000 depending on relevant experience. If you are looking for a change in role and feel you have the relevant experience and knowledge required this role is for you. For futher information about Central District Alliance please head to our website - https://prime-... You will provide full administrative support to the Boards of the two BIDs areas. Your key responsibilities will include: Arranging pre-Board and Board meetings; Preparing and circulating agendas; Making all Board arrangements including venue, room, set up, catering, presentation/IT requirements, attendees, presenters. Always ensure the Chair has an accurate attendee list; Circulating Board papers ensuring accuracy and attention to detail and that papers are in the correct format and well-presented following relevant templates. Attending Board and minuting meetings; Preparing agendas for general meetings, booking meetings, and taking and preparing efficient minutes; Support the Chief Executive in their day-to-day work, managing the email inbox and organising their diary, diligently and effectively as the “gate keeper”; Work closely with Senior Leadership Team to ensure previous actions have been achieved; Responsibility for arranging AGMs and legal notification in connection with the Comms team; Primary contact for paperwork around formalised groups within the BIDs; Arranging various meetings and undertaking relevant administration around these meetings; Raising purchase order requests when required; Filing receipts and reconciliation sheets for CDA card spend; Providing support to other Project Managers when required; Managing the office by ordering supplies as required.; Knowledge & Key Skills Good command of writen and verbal English; Ability to produce high quality written reports noting attention to detail through accurate grammar, spelling, and formatting; Self-confidence and ability to work alone; Ability to work well and diplomatically with people; Strong organisational and managerial skills; Be confidential and discreet at all times both internally and externally; Ability to work well under pressure Be accountable for work undertaken; Be confident to provide support to the Board and liaise with them when required; Be willing and interested to learn how BIDs operate to be effective and knowledgeable in this role; You will have: Experience of working within in a high-level support position preferably within a business environment; Experience of supporting a management team; Extensive experience of providing high level senior PA/administrative support; Excellent relevant IT skills especially Microsoft Office;