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Executive Assistant to the CEO, ELIS DAVID ALMSHOUSES
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Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO
Croydon Almshouses
Croydon (hybrid – up to 60% WFH)
Permanent
£41,200 per annum, pro rated
20-25 hours per week, spread across the week
About Us
There aren’t many organisations that can say they’ve been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we’re proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place.
Since 1447, we’ve provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we’ve also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough.
Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon.
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To help us deliver this, we’re recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO, who is a values-led team player, who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to support the CEO to fulfil her responsibilities and enhance her effectiveness.
Essential criteria:
- Significant experience of administration
- Significant experience of working as a EA to a senior executive/ CEO
- Experience of working within the HR field
- Experience of managing a small budget
- Experience of diary management
Interested?
If you are an experienced EA wanting to provide high level support at an ambitious local organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become Croydon Almshouses’ next EA to the CEO and help create thriving communities where people can live with dignity and independence.
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For further information please contact MacLaine Adler, Governance Manager by an email, if you wish to have a discussion about the role.
Alongside this EA role, we are also recruiting for two other part-time roles: a Finance Assistant and an Administrator. If you are interested in being considered for more than one role, please clearly state in your application which role(s) and hours you are applying for. Applicants shortlisted for more than one role will be interviewed for those roles on the same day.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September, 9am.
Interview date: Wednesday 9th September, in person.
Application process: CV and covering letter addressing why you would like to join Croydon Almshouses and how you meet the key criteria in the person specification (max 2-pages).
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