Executive Assistant
19 days ago
Caerphilly
This is a brand new position supporting the Projects Director of CheckFire Ltd and the Board of Directors. This is a fast-paced and varied role that requires exceptional multitasking skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks across multiple projects. The Executive Assistant will provide high- level support to the Strategic Projects Director and act as a key point of contact for diary management, administrative support, and coordination of day-to-day business operations. This role also supports executive duties for the Board of Directors. Duties: • Act as a gatekeeper, coordinator and liaison across internal and external stakeholders, • Proactively manage the Strategic Projects Director’s diary, appointments and meetings, • Coordinate travel, accommodation and logistics for domestic and international travel, • Act as key point of contact for diary management, administrative support, and coordination of day-to-day operations, • Manage incoming communications, flagging urgent matters and drafting responses for approval as appropriate, • Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from meetings as requested by the Strategic Projects Director, • Assist in the planning and execution of special projects, tracking progress and ensuring deadlines are met, • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, • Support with duties, including document control, email inbox management and associated activities, • Ensure deadlines are met and reporting from other departments is received in a timely manner, • Assist with interpreting and collating reports and updating strategic reporting dashboards, • Approve invoices and expenses as and when required, as directed by the Strategic Projects Director Board Duties: • Organise Board meetings for shareholders, including venue and any arrangements needed e.g. lunch, • Ensure completion of the Board pack and distribution to the Board members and non-executive directors, • Ensure the agenda for the Board meeting is completed and circulated to all, • Organise Shareholder meetings for Board members and strategic partner meetings as and when required, • Support the Board with the collation and reporting of Strategic Risk reporting documentation. This will include managing SLT deliverables and ensuring risk reporting is updated and well-presented. Experience: The successful candidate should have: • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), confident in liaising with senior stakeholders, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and task management software, • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, • The ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely, • Confidential and trustworthy, organised with a methodical approach, • Ability to perform tasks with precision and attention to detail and accuracy, resulting in minimal error Benefits: • 25 Days Holiday + Up to 3 for Christmas Shutdown + Bank Holidays, • Profit Sharing - Earn a % of your annual salary (Paid quarterly dependant on financial results), • Access to EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) + Access to Virtual GP appointments for you and your family, • Modern office spaces, • Free parking, • Employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, • Pension Scheme with Royal London If you are an enthusiastic individual looking to contribute to a growing business we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Executive Assistant.