The Job:
The role of PA to the Board is to support our 5 Directors and Chief Executive Officer. They will provide full administrative and secretarial support at a senior level to the Board to ensure the smooth management of their day-to-day affairs and make most effective use of their time. You will be privy to lots of sensitive information, so confidentiality is key. The successful candidate will be the Boards right-hand person and must be unflappable, proactive with high attention to detail. Determined, confident with a can-do attitude coupled with previous similar PA experience & not be phased by working to tight deadlines and taking on a varied workload.
There will also be an expectation that the job holder will work closely in a collaborative relationship with Senior Management Team and HR.
This role will work predominately from our office in Huntingdon, with some working from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
- Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments - assessing priority of appointments and reallocation as necessary, across different time zones.
- Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation – when restrictions allow.
- Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines.
- Process Director’s correspondence, ensuring that incoming correspondence is dealt with by the Director/or on behalf of the Director, or other staff as appropriate.
- Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Assist Directors in researching and following up actions – chasing responses, triggering follow-up actions.
- Required to pick up on any adhoc SMT/HR administrative support as and when required.
- Live and promote Goodfellow visions and values.
Key Requirements
- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organisational skills and be able to prioritise a busy workload and work independently
- Total Confidentiality is essential
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong Negotiation skills
- This role requires someone who is tactful, super-efficient, and flexible with a 'can do' attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Able to Multi-Task
Education/Experience Requirements
- Previous experience within a PA/EA role
- Experience of electronic diary management
- High standard of English and written skills
- Strong experience of using Microsoft packages, particularly MS Word and Outlook
- Clear and professional communications skills
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with ability to work flexibly as required
- Accuracy and high attention to detail
- Able to use initiative and isn't afraid to challenge senior staff members when necessary
Salary
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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This role will work predominately from our office in Huntingdon, with some working from home
- Company Healthcare
- Company pension (5% company contribution)
- Company Sick Pay, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance cover
- 22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25
- Plus a range of employee benefits provided through our insurances provider, details will be provided
- Free car parking
- Social events during the year
Our Culture
We foster a thriving workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated and empowered to drive innovation. Our work ethic is underpinned by a guiding light for decision-making, our values:
- Customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our team thrives on flexibility and positivity, finding solutions with a smile. We treat everyone with respect, building trust that fuels our success. This customer focus sets us apart.
- Open communication, positive relationships, and collaboration help us build something meaningful. Team members keep everyone informed, fostering a supportive environment where professionalism and flexibility lead to shared impact.
- We're all about continuous improvement! We empower our team to identify areas for growth, embrace new ideas, and turn problems into solutions. Customer feedback fuels our innovation, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional service.
- Own Your Impact! We empower ownership enabling our team members to actively shape their success. They understand the commercial impact of their work and drive toward both personal and departmental goals.
We also prioritize a fun and engaging work environment, offering perks like company outings to keep things interesting.
Diversity is our strength
We empower a global team to bring their unique selves to work, fostering an inclusive environment. We source the best talent fairly across locations, regardless of background.
As a Level One Disability Confident Employer, we champion a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are a Level One Disability Confident accredited Employer.
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Your Disability Confident registration (Level 2) DCS041824 |
Wellbeing First
We champion inclusivity and offer a range of resources to support your health, both at work and home. This includes a free 24/7 GP service and Mental Health Support.
We prioritize your well-being, so you can bring your best self to every day.
Unwind and Thrive
We complement our excellent work environment with a benefits package including*: healthcare (family can be included and pre-existing conditions are excluded**), life and critical illness insurance, pension, generous paid time off (increasing with tenure), plus perks like discounts, sick pay, and social events.
We invest in your well-being, inside and out.
*UK specifically, packages vary by geographical location.
** Policy conditions apply
