Personal Assistant - Alderley Edge, United Kingdom - David Lewis

David Lewis

Verified Company

Alderley Edge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About The Company

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated
GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of
OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual's needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.

Package Description

Personal Assistant.

Location:
Alderley Edge (combination of home working and office fully supported)

Hours:
hours per week

Salary:
£24,000 pro rata

Location:
Hybrid

David Lewis are currently looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to work with our CEO, Executive Management Team and Governance Administrator.

David Lewis is a modern, forward thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 100 years.

We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism.

Report directly to the CEO, your key responsibilities we be:

Production of agendas, papers, minutes and/or decision and actions for internal meetings
Assist the Chief Executive and Executive Team with project management and project support, including organising occasional special events, team training etc.
Be responsible for providing high level support to a range of projects to support the Chief Executive and Executive Team.
Liaise with senior colleagues and key stakeholders to ensure agreed governance actions are completed within the appropriate timescales and monitor actions
Manage the Chief Executive and Executive Teams diaries, organising and administering meetings effectively and efficiently and ensuring best use of available time.
Other tasks within competence as required by line management.
Previous Experience as a PA or Executive Assistant
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to plan, anticipate, think proactively and delegate to meet the needs of the Chief Executive and Executive Team
A proven selfstarter who takes initiative to drive forward projects
Strong attention to detail
Good customer service skills
Highly proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint with a high standard of presentation.
You will educated to GCSE level.
A Business Administration qualification would be desirable but not essential if you have the experience

Benefits include:

Free DBS
An occupational pension (up to 6%)
Annual Pay Award (=£500) + annual % pay increase
Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
Financial Support for Further Education
A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including a Staff Counsellor, Staff Physio, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health service
On site gym and swimming pool
Free parking