Executive Assistant

Do you want an insight into strategic planning at a Director level? Are you a confident and effective communicator? Do you have the skills and experience to support the translation of strategic thinking into operational delivery? This is a very rewarding role supporting the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and their Leadership Team based in Poole.

Client Details

Our client is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their Chief Finance Officer and the Finance, Planning and Improvement Directorate. They ensure the financially well governed, create our financial strategy in line with the organisation's overall plans and report on performance. The teams also protect the resources by ensuring that project and programme activities are scoped and managed effectively. They support and facilitate continuous improvement, ensuring that benefits are in line with the goals.

Description

The key responsibilities for the Executive Assistant role are:

• Organisational Mastery: Manage the CFO's office operations flawlessly, from diary and email management to prioritising workloads and handling inquiries with finesse.
• Enable Leadership: Empower the CFO to offer timely and high-quality support to the Leadership Team, Governance Committees, and our wider organisation.
• Communication Maestro: Take the reins on all communications and engagement efforts, crafting emails, letters, presentations, and reports with finesse.
• Governance Guru: Support the CFO in meeting governance requirements, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication of key decisions.
• Project Prodigy: Seize opportunities to lead key projects, making tactical decisions and representing the CFO's perspective at internal meetings.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Executive Assistant role is someone that:

• Initiative Extraordinaire: A proactive mindset, adept at translating information into action with meticulous attention to detail.
• Emotional Intelligence Maven: Stellar interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all organisational levels.
• Ambassador Extraordinaire: Integrity, credibility, and the confidence to represent our Directorate both internally and externally.
• Influential Negotiator: Sharp influencing and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge senior figures.
• Communication Virtuoso: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and outcomes.
• Pragmatic Team Player: A blend of common sense, humour, and pragmatism to fit seamlessly into our dynamic team.

Job Offer

Then candidate for the Executive Assistant will receive the following:

• Competitive Salary Experience-dependent
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Generous Annual Leave: 26 days plus Bank Holidays
• Stellar Pension Scheme: Contributions of up to 16% of basic salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including life assurance and health & dental cash plan