Executive Assistant

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a knack for providing exceptional secretarial support? Our client, a Cheshire Police, are seeking a dynamic Secretary to join their team in Winsford for a temporary contract of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a professional environment while supporting senior members of staff!

As a Secretary, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions within the team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Multiple Accounts: Handle day-to-day management of emails, diaries, and appointments to ensure important matters are prioritised.
• Documentation Production: Prepare correspondence, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Meeting Attendance: Attend meetings and briefings to take minutes and action items, demonstrating your excellent note-taking skills.
• Team Resilience: Provide support to peers to ensure continuity of a professional secretarial service.
• Case Management: Efficiently action, update, and close requests received through the Case Management Tool.
• Organised Filing System: Maintain an efficient filing system for easy document retrieval.
• Administrative Support: Assist Staff Officers with their force or national portfolios, showcasing your versatility and adaptability.
• Flexible Attendance: Occasionally attend meetings outside the county to support senior officers.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Education & Experience: Level 2 education or equivalent relevant experience, with prior secretarial or PA experience in a high-level role.
• Customer Focus: Experience in a customer-focused environment, with a strong ability to liaise with senior staff and the public.
• Minute Taking Skills: Previous experience in minute taking or dictation is preferred; shorthand is not essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Excellent keyboard skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail and the capacity to manage conflicting demands.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, respecting confidentiality and promoting a diverse work environment.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. UNFORTUNATELY ANYTHING LESS THAN THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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