YMCA East Surrey is a vibrant charity that has been actively supporting the local community since 1870. We help people to believe in themselves, support them to achieve their goals and inspire them to be the best they can be. YMCA work spans a range of areas including housing, health and wellbeing, and services for children, young people and families and our collective aim is to enable everyone to belong, contribute and thrive. 

We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our Central Services directorate. The post holder will provide comprehensive support and ensure the smooth running of the executive office.

Excellent project management and organisational skills is a must, along with good understanding of Microsoft office applications and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 9:00-17:00, Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.

Location: YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the CEO's complex schedule
• Prepare agendas and take accurate minutes for Board, committee, and senior leadership meetings along with other grouping as necessary
• To organise all business travel arrangements for the CEO (and SLT members, where requested by the CEO)
•  Act as the first point of contact for the CEO with internal and external stakeholders.
• Help nurture positive relationships between the CEO, YMCA and all high-level stakeholders.
• Draft, prepare, and handle correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents, maintaining accuracy and quality standards
• Manage confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity
• Undertake research and prepare briefing materials for strategic initiatives
• Support the CEO in planning and delivering organisational events (AGM, VIP visits, project launches and training events)
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of our annual programme of Community Fundraising and Challenge Events
• Develop links with corporates

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of local people in our community.

We provide an extensive training programme to support your personal development.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

PAY:  £35,530 per annum

BENEFITS:

• Real Living Wage Employer
•         Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
•         Discounted childcare for permanent employees
•         Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
•         Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
•         Cycle to Work Scheme
•         Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
•         On site parking
•         Pension scheme with employer’s contribution

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk  

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.