Discovery
About the Role:
The Executive Assistant will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and responsive support to the Managing Director at Discovery, a social care organisation focused on supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset. This role requires strong organizational and administrative skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a full range of secretarial and administrative support to the Managing Director.
- Maintain diaries effectively, including scheduling and coordinating appointments and tracking movements.
- Arrange and service various meetings, including proofreading, collating, and circulating papers using an online system, producing accurate notes and minutes within required timescales.
- Arrange and service allocated Board meetings, from arranging times, venues, attendance, and catering to preparing and issuing agendas, collating, drafting, and circulating Board reports, and taking and distributing minutes, all within required timescales.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills and strong organisational skills
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Salary of 36,760 per annum (based on 37.5 hrs per week).
- 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets, and meals out.
- Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earnings).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 10 lessons paid).
- Pension scheme.
- Life Assurance.
Why Join Us:
Discovery offers a supportive and rewarding work environment committed to developing the skills of its staff. Join a team dedicated to helping individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset live fulfilling lives. The company provides excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development. Discovery is an equal opportunities employer and is Disability Confident Committed.