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Crafts Council Executive Assistant and Company Secretary - Permanent, Part-time or Full-time (4 or 5 days per week), Crafts Council

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes April 22, 2025
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  •  recruitment@craftscouncil.org.uk
  • #Crafts

Description

Job Summary

Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector.

Job Description

Job Title

Executive Assistant and Company Secretary

Contract and Hours

Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.

Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.

Salary

£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.

Location

Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.

Role to Commence

As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.

About the Role

You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.

The postholder will:

  • Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice
  • Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council
  • Be flexible within the broad remit of the post
  • Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
  • Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes
  • Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company's Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices
  • Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR
  • Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans
  • Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace
  • Always promote the highest level of customer experience
  • Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated

Job Requirements

Experience, Knowledge, Training

A qualified Chartered Secretary, or individual with other suitable qualification/s and /or demonstrable experience in charity governance as a Company Secretary. Additional training will be provided on Company Secretary duties if required.

Have a background in providing executive level support to the most senior roles, with a deep knowledge and understanding of what is required to fulfil executive level duties.

You will have a proven track record of delivering outlined responsibilities provided within this job description.

For in-depth details of the Key job requirements of this role, please refer to the Job Description.

Job Responsibilities

Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, Crafts Council is looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.

For in-depth details of the Key Responsibilities of this role, please refer to the Job Description.

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How to Apply

How to Apply
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
-Your interest in working for the Crafts Council and this position
- Details of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
- Share more about your interest in governance in the charitable sector, providing a notable example.

Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

Deadline: 12 noon, Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews: From Wednesday 7th May 2025

To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK. Crafts Council is not a sponsoring organisation.

If you have any questions or to submit applications or request information in an alternative format, please email [email protected].

Please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This can be found on our website or link in advert.

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