Personal Assistant to Chief Executive and Services Manager

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive and Services Manager

Salary:                    £17,227 pro rata

Hours per week:      (25 hours per week, hours to be agreed)

Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire is a well-established charity based in Hull supporting people with visual impairment.  We believe no-one in Hull & East Yorkshire should have to face sight loss alone and every visually impaired person can enjoy the same opportunities and quality of life as those who are fully sighted.

An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and the Services Manager.  The successful candidate will play a key role in providing an administrative support service to assist the Chief Executive Officer and Services Manager in the day to day running of the Charity.

This role is for a temporary cover for maternity leave, expected for up to 1 year

The post holder will :-

• be able to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• have the ability to work as part of a team
• be flexible, approachable and empathetic

It is essential that you have:-

• experience in a similar role
• excellent communication skills
• interpersonal and organisation skills
• proven communication, admin and IT skills including minute taking

Driving licence & has use of a vehicle is desirable but not essential

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

To apply for this position please contact Gill Wright on 01482 342297 or by sending an email to gillianw@sightsupport.org for more information or an application pack.  Completed application forms should be returned marked Private and Confidential to Gill Wright, Sight Support Hull & East Yorkshire, 466 Beverley Road, Hull HU5 1NF or by email to gillianw@sightsupport.org. no later than Wednesday 30^th May 2018.

Interviews will take place w/c Monday 11^th June 2018.  If you haven’t heard by this date, then please accept that on this occasion your application has not been successful. 

Please note, applications received which are not on the official application form will not be considered.