Description
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership is a Central Government backed partnership of local businesses, local authorities, trade organisations and the voluntary sector across the county.Its task is to develop the best business environment for Worcestershire, encourage inward investments, stimulate the local economy, identify appropriate projects for funding and promote Worcestershire as an exceptional place to work, live and prosper, thereby creating more and better employment opportunities. In that regard it has recently been awarded substantial funding from Government against the delivery of a programme of key projects set out in its dynamic Strategic Economic Plan
We now have a requirement for an Executive Assistant, who will report directly to the Executive Director of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). This position is on a fixed term contract until March 2016.
The role is primarily to provide a comprehensive support service to the LEP management team. Key responsibilities include: minute taking, preparation of paperwork for Board and other meetings, dealing with telephone calls and correspondence in the absence of the CEO, diary management, responsibility for the organisation of the LEP's calendar of events, preparation of Powerpoint presentations and central point of contact for general queries.
You should be able to demonstrate experience in a similar support role at executive level and possess excellent organisational and time management skills. Effective communication skills are also required as you will be representing the LEP and the management team across the county, attending external events where appropriate. You should also be proficient in the use of MS Office.
This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new initiative for Worcestershire. If you would like further information or would like to apply please submit your CV to Jenny Marshall at . Closing date for applications is close of business Wednesday 15 October.