Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Location: Remote/Home-based

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours pw

Salary: £31,220 – £34,860 depending on experience

The Aurora Group we are currently looking for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, you will have responsibility for supporting the Chief Executive Officer with diary management, board planning and minutes and other administrative tasks as well as support the wider Executive Team.

Key Duties:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer

• Provide additional administrative support to the wider Executive Team and Operations Directors.

• Provide extensive diary management support including set up site visits, Teams meetings, hotel bookings and face to face meetings as required.

• Provide administrative support, including minute taking in meetings and projects.

• Prepare documents, reports and presentations as required.

• Lead the organisation of meetings and events across the UK and at the Central office.

• Ad hoc duties as and when required in line with role and responsibilities.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the group when required,

Skills and Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy, attention to detail and data accuracy are essential (GCSE 4 or above to include English and Maths).

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role.

• Experience of working in a multi- site and complex organisation, ideally care or education.

• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and aptitude to learn and use a range of databases once trained.

• Accurate typing, touch typing desirable.

• Organised, good time management.

• Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.

• High levels of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication and customer service focus.

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regard to sensitive issues and data concerning members of staff and all stakeholders.

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more

• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave

• Company Sick Pay

• Enhanced Pension

• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)

• Online tools and resources

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How to Apply: 

You can apply online by completing our online application form.  For more information on this position please contact liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.