The Role
We're looking for an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive support to our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management Team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, ensuring the smooth running of executive operations while coordinating key projects, meetings and stakeholder engagement.
You'll be a trusted partner to the CEO, managing competing priorities with discretion, professionalism and excellent organisational skills. Working closely with senior leaders, Board members and external stakeholders, you'll help ensure our leadership team can focus on delivering our strategic priorities and making a positive difference to the people we serve.
What you'll be doing
- Manage the CEO's complex diary, priorities, travel and executive administration.
- Support Board and Committee administration, working closely with the Company Secretary.
- Coordinate conferences, strategy events and senior stakeholder visits.
- Build effective relationships with Board members, The Salvation Army and external partners.
- Provide project support across strategic and cross-organisational initiatives.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute professionalism.
What you'll bring
- Significant experience providing executive support at senior leadership or Executive Team level.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Outstanding attention to detail, discretion and sound judgement.
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a commitment to our values and mission.
- Experience within housing or the charitable sector would be advantageous.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role with regular attendance at our London office with monthly travel to regional offices and events across England. Flexibility is required, including occasional evening or weekend meetings.
Our Offer
In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
- Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan
- Employer pension contributions of up to 6%
- Enhanced family leave and occupational sick pay
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Learning and development opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
Apply now
If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a sense of humour and is confidential and approachable, Lynne (CEO) would love to hear from you.
Interviews for the role will be taking place on Friday 4 September at the Salvation Army THQ in London.
(Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.
If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.
Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.
If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
