Discovery is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2022.
We’re all here to make a positive difference to people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Somerset.
The Executive Assistant is responsible for the provision of high-quality, comprehensive and responsive executive level support to the Managing Director.
Travel will be required across Somerset and possibly outside of Somerset from time to time.
Interviews will be face to face in Bridgwater/Taunton on the 31st January.
The role:
- Provide a full range of secretary and administrative support to the Managing Director.
- Maintain diaries effectively, including scheduling and coordinating appointments and tracking movements.
- Arranging and servicing various meetings, including proof-reading, collating and circulating papers using an online system and producing accurate notes and minutes – all within required timescales.
- Arranging and servicing allocated Board meetings from arranging times, venues, attendance of participants and catering requirements through to preparing and issuing agendas, collating, drafting and circulating Board reports and taking and distributing minutes, all within required timescales.
Experience of working in ANY ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR ROLE is essential for this role. Please refer to the Job Description for further information.
Why join us?
Discovery are committed to developing skills and rewarding our staff. We offer:
- A salary of £36,760 per annum (based on 37.5 hrs per week)
- 30 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 10 driving lessons paid for by us)
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
Who we are
Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That’s a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, in a direct support or office based role, we want to hear from you.
Apply now:
So if you would like to be a part of our team and if you feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below - upload your CV and we will be in touch. You could soon be making a positive difference every day.
If you want more information or just an informal chat about Discovery and the roles we have available – please contact our friendly Resourcing Team on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at[email removed]
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email[email removed]
