Executive Assistant - Kenilworth, United Kingdom - NATIONAL FARMERS UNION

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
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Kenilworth, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Job Title:
Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant


Salary:
c. £30-35k per annum (Dependant on Skills and Experience)


Location:
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, with some agile working


Working Hours:35 hours per week


Contract Type:
Permanent

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK.

We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.


Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:
To provide confidential, high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support, and assistance, primarily to the President and Director of Policy.

This role will also provide support to other members of the Executive Leadership Team, whilst working as part of the Executive Support Team.

In addition, this role will also work in partnership with the London team.


What you'll bring:


An excellent track record of working within a high-level, fast-moving office, with exceptional written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

You will also have proven experience of managing multiple and complex diaries, with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

You will be a proactive team player, whilst being able to work independently.

Please note that this role within the NFU is known as Private Secretary to the President.


Why choose us?
Join us and you'll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential.

In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:


  • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
  • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
  • Company funded health Cashplan
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  • Performancerelated pay
  • Competitive Pension and Life assurance
  • Access to interestfree loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
  • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life's challenges
  • Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
  • Attractive, modern office, with onsite restaurant and free parking

Who we are


Every day, we're the voice of around 47,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally.

This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers.

So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.


The nature of the NFU's work means that our priorities are constantly changing, so we need to be flexible and agile in everything we do.

A willingness to work at pace, finding and solving problems quickly, juggling multiple tasks at once and working to tight deadlines by being creative and using your network.


Join us
We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce.

We'll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

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