Executive Office Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a busy executive administration team in a progressive not-for-profit organisation?If you have a strong work ethic, an enthusiastic and personable approach and excellent organisational skills, you need to read on. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join East Thames Group as an Executive Office Manager to work in the Executive Support Team.

About us…

East Thames Group is a leading provider of affordable housing and community initiatives in east London and Essex. We provide more than 13,500 affordable homes and we’re much more than a landlord. We take a lead in developing and building new homes and we run a wide range of employment programmes and community development initiatives. We are committed to making a positive and lasting difference in east London and Essex.Post title Executive Office Manager

Salary: £31,213 – £33,751 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Stratford, London E15

You will lead a team of three Executive Assistants working in a small support team that jointly assists a number of different people and functions, covering all aspects of administrative and secretarial support, assisting with proposals and presentations, diary management and arranging meetings alongside managing multiple systems and other administrative duties.The successful candidate will be computer literate with MS Office products including Excel, Word, Power point and Outlook, flexible in approach, self-starting, organised and pro-active.

The ideal candidate should also have extensive experience of staff management preferably within a secretariat setting and providing a comprehensive and effective secretarial service at Director level including drafting of correspondence and minute taking. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and process management skills (sensibility, assertiveness, listening) and strong organisational and leadership skills. Candidates must be pro-active, self-motivated, goal-oriented, confident, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-working environment.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of progressive benefits.

Closing date: 25th July 2012
Interview / assessment date: From the 30th August 2012

For further details and to apply please visit jobs.east-thames.co.uk

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
East Thames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity Statement
East Thames is a diverse organisation that represents differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstances – we welcome all applicants. We want everyone to feel valued and included at East Thames and to be able to achieve their full potential. East Thames is opposed to any form of unlawful discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.