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The Piece Hall is managed by The Piece Hall Trust. An independent charity responsible for breathing new life into this most significant public asset, realising an exciting new chapter and ensuring its long-term survival and continued preservation.

To deliver this vision we are looking to recruit a team of dynamic, ambitious and dedicated individuals to join in realising the incredible potential for The Piece Hall and Calderdale.

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive (Maternity Cover)

Department: CEO

Location: The Piece Hall, Halifax

Salary Scale: £25-28k (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time (37 hrs per week including some evening and weekend work)

Contract: Up to 12 months (maternity cover)

Closing date: 24 May 2020

Interview date: 2 June 2020 (2nd interviews will be on 5 June if required) by Zoom

Purpose of the Job 

This is a key role for the smooth flowing and effectiveness of the organisation’s CEO office. The post holder will provide high quality EA support for the Chief Executive and will also provide a general co-ordinating role for the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee.

The EA function will cover diary and correspondence management for the CEO and COO, minute taking and distribution, meeting and hospitality organisation, arrangement of the CEO’s travel, accommodation and expenses claims, and performing a welcome host role to key partners and clients. They will also manage any general administration for the CEO including maintaining an efficient filing system for key documents. The post holder will become very familiar with all the functions and requirements of the organisation and key stakeholders, and should be able to help with the effectiveness and efficiency of the CEO’s workflow and time management.

The post holder will attend and take minutes for the various Board and committee meetings and assist the Chair with co-ordinating Board meetings and distribution of papers.

Some weekend and public holiday working, and a DBS check may be required.

Please see attached Role Profile.

Download Job Application Form here.

To apply for this post please send a completed application form and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to caroline.bate@thepiecehall.co.uk by 5pm on Sunday 24 May 2020. Please note that applications or enquiries via any other method will not be accepted.