Executive Assistant Children’s Specialist Care Provider

Executive Assistant | Children’s Specialist Care Provider

£35,000 p.a

Full Time Permanent

Penrith

Hybrid

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a new challenge within the private healthcare sector?

We are currently working in partnership with a highly reputable specialist care provider, with children’s services across North of England and Scotland, who are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join their team. The successful applicant will provide support to the full SLT to ensure smooth running of day-to-day operations, as well as assisting the SLT as they continue to grow and expand their services across the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, CFO, and COO, including complex diary management, scheduling meetings, and ensuring optimal time management.
• Take a proactive approach in anticipating the needs of the leadership team, ensuring they are fully prepared for meetings and key engagements.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing correspondence and inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare, review, and distribute reports, presentations, and other documentation required for board meetings and senior leadership discussions.
• Coordinate and manage key business projects, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed.
• Be relentless in following up on tasks, deadlines, and commitments, ensuring accountability across teams and keeping projects moving forward without hesitation.
• Manage travel and accommodation arrangements for the executive team, ensuring seamless logistics for business trips and events.
• Organise and minute leadership and board meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are tracked and completed.
• Oversee internal communications, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across teams and departments.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration across the business.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive business matters.
• Support the senior leadership team with strategic initiatives, research, and operational planning.
• Manage expenses, invoices, and budget tracking for the executive team as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably within a private equity-backed business or a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities, with strong attention to detail.
• Tenacious and results-driven, with a determination to ensure deadlines are met and commitments are honoured, even if it requires persistent follow-ups.
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs, problem-solve, and take initiative to ensure smooth operations.
• Experience managing complex diaries and schedules, ensuring efficient time management for executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional internal communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant business tools.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and preparing them for meetings and engagements.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly.

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