Job Ref: 212542951

Date: 2020-10-05 18:02:04

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Executive PA to the Executive Director of Development 

Aylesbury

Salary £20,211 Per Annum (£33,236 FTE)

Part time – 22.5 hours per week

Permanent contract

The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a Buckinghamshire based housing association providing homes and services to local communities, we have over 7,500 homes. We pride ourselves on working closely with residents and surrounding communities to make sure we deliver high quality homes and services. We are looking for a friendly and professional PA to the Executive Director of Development to help us achieve our vision and goals.

The Role:

You will provide effective support to the Executive Director of Development whilst undertaking specific project tasks as required. You will be expected to use your own initiative to make decisions relevant to these duties. The ability to take ownership of issues and to strive for excellence is essential.

The role requires the PA to have confident communication with both external and internal parties, including the Chief Executive, other Directors and Assistant Directors and Senior Management as well as providing assistance to Board Members, Committees and the Executive Management Team.

A good level of IT skills is essential, in particular report preparation, spreadsheet management and minute taking. 

The successful applicant would be expected to work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, however the start and finish time could be flexible. There will be some occasional evening working required to service Committees and Boards.

Required Skills and Experience:  

Experience within a Board level environment and competence in the preparation of Executive / Board level reports would be advantageous

Experience in the provision and dissemination of confidential and sensitive information

Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively in a team and on own initiative
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and willing to learn other applications as required

Confident in taking minutes of meetings
E&D Commitment:  Our Vision and Values express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in diverse communities. As part of our continued commitment to our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we especially welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability, as part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity.

If you’re a confident and IT literate PA looking for a great role to make a real and positive impact,
apply now!

Successful applicants will be required to undertake online tests prior to interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2020 at 5pm

Interview date: 5 / 6 November 2020

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