Executive Assistant

Yolk Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious housing organisation in South Wales to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Executive and Board leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant transformation and growth, where you'll play a central role in supporting senior leadership, governance activities and strategic priorities.

The Opportunity

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, you'll be the operational backbone of the executive office, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while providing high-level support across a range of strategic and confidential matters.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair and Board members, you'll manage complex diaries, coordinate key meetings and governance activities, draft and edit executive-level correspondence, and act as a trusted point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

This is far more than a traditional administrative role. We're looking for someone who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, build strong relationships and confidently operate within a fast-paced, governance-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive Executive Assistant support to the Chief Executive
Managing complex diaries, correspondence, travel and meeting arrangements
Supporting Board, Chair and senior leadership activities
Drafting and editing reports, briefings and executive correspondence
Tracking actions, deadlines and organisational commitments
Coordinating governance and regulatory reporting activities
Building strong relationships with external stakeholders and sector partners
Acting as a trusted point of contact for the executive office
Handling highly confidential and sensitive information with discretionAbout You

Significant experience supporting senior executives at Board level
Experience working within a regulated, governance-led environment
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility quickly
Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
Experience managing confidential and sensitive matters
Excellent written communication skills, including drafting and editing documents
The confidence to challenge constructively and maintain professional relationships
Strong Microsoft 365 and digital systems skills
Experience within housing, public sector, healthcare, education or another regulated environment would be highly advantageous.Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement
Choose from SHPS pension options, including a Defined Contribution scheme with a 6% employer contribution and matched additional contributions up to 10%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with increasing length of service.
Buy and sell up to 1 week of annual leave.
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Health cash plan for you to claim back money towards optical, dental, health and other treatment, as well as access to private appointments for faster access to consultation and scans.
Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
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To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment