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Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Job description

An arts education charity based in East London are currently seeking an Office Manager / Executive Assistant. The Office Manager will play a key role in acting as Executive Assistant, supporting the Chief Executive across the range of duties. The role holds a key position at the centre of the day-to-day operations of the organisation and is the common link between departments and reporting structures for HR, governance and general office administration.


Key responsibilities
Support the Chief Executive's work in the areas of business development, business planning, implementation, monitoring and review.
Represent and be an advocate at events, both formal and informal.
Delegated duties arising from the Chief Executive's role as Company Secretary.
To be responsible for the overall administration of the organisation, activities and premises of the Charity
Liaise with and support the three service delivery departments
Responsibility for overall management of policies and systems to ensure good personnel practice throughout the organisation
Support the Chief Executive in ensuring that all legal responsibilities of the company are met, including compliance with Data Protection regulations

Person specification
Proven experience in a similar role, and competent in some or all of the following areas - Office Management; HR; Governance - with a willingness to learn on the job where gaps exist
Previous experience in developing policies, procedures and working practices
Excellent communication skills both spoken and written (includes drafting reports and meeting minutes)


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