Executive Assistant to Chair and Honorary Treasurer

Job Description

Full time, 35 hours per weekPermanentSalary: £29,794.96 per annum (Grade FL)Location: Hybrid - Minimum 2 days per week in the office (one of these days being a Thursday) at 30 Euston Square, London NW1Closing Date: Sunday 08 January 2023Interview Date: Week commencing 09 January 2023The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 54,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills, and promoting generalpractice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the Officer Business Management team and provide Executive Assistant support to the Chair of the RCGP and the Honorary Treasurer. The post involves making sure your officers are fully preparedfor their meetings and can use their time in the College efficiently. Consequentially strong administrative and time management skills are essential for this role. For both the Chair and Honorary Treasurer, you will be responsible for diary and inbox management,organising meetings, arranging travel, processing invoices/expenses and drafting correspondence. This is a challenging and rewarding role within RCGP dealing with high volumes of correspondence, meeting engagements and enquiries.You will be the first point of contact for a range of prominent organisations including Ministerial Offices, Department of Health, NHS England, Offices of Presidents and Chairs of other Medical Royal Colleges, and a host of leading charities, and it is essentialthat you possess excellent written English and oral communication skills enabling you to interact confidently with a range of stakeholders.You will be pro-active and be able to use your own initiative whilst being an excellent team member, collaborating with the wider team on key projects and events, including formal dinners and events.You will have previous experience as an Executive Assistant providing support at directorial level, coupled with the ability and flexibility to respond to ever changing deadlines. As a member of the Officer Business Management team, you will have regularcontact with your colleagues working to ensure continuity and co-ordination between officers and senior staff, including providing cover within the team when needed.Strong knowledge and experience of MS Office, including Excel is essential.The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a great working environment.Please download the Candidate Pack on the RCGP website to view the full job description.To apply, please apply directly via the RCGP website by uploading your CV and cover letter.The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.~ Putting members at the heart of everything we do ~

Keyskills :
Communication SkillsDiary ManagementDrafting CorrespondenceOrganisational SkillsMeeting Planning