PA to CPO

Job Description

Description Location: London / Hybrid (Office Attendance 2 Days Per Week) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: Up to £32,000 depending upon experience Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increaseABOUT US The British Business Bank is an established and influential institution with a key mission of driving sustainable growth and prosperity throughout the United Kingdom. It plays a vital role in supporting access to finance for smaller businesses, facilitatingtheir development and contributing to the transition towards a net zero economy. Since its inception in 2014, the British Business Bank has functioned as a government-owned economic development bank, operating independently to fulfil its objectives. It collaborateswith over 200 delivery partners, including high street, digital, specialist, and challenger banks, venture capital and private debt funds, as well as fintech platforms, to implement its programs effectively. With offices in Sheffield and London, the BritishBusiness Bank currently employs approximately 550 individuals. As an organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing and collaboration, the British Business Bank introduced a hybrid-working model in 2020. Our colleagues typically spend an average of 2 daysper week working in our offices, striking a balance between the advantages of remote work and the benefits of in-person collaboration. The successful candidate for this role should be able to commute to our London office. Key Benefits Click here for a completelist of benefits 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday 15% employer pension contribution Flexible working Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance Paid voluntarydays, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more The Role We are recruiting for a motivated PersonalAssistant to work alongside our Chief People Officer within our existing HR Team. You will be joining a busy and varied team within a modern office based in Blackfriers in the heart of London. This role will support the CPO and will also work closely withThe HR team and colleagues to drive collaboration and continuous improvement across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that the CPO and HR team are able to utilise their time effectively through effective diary management, assessing priority ofappointments and reallocation as necessary, as well as coordinate meetings and travel/accommodation needs. Additionally, you will receive and deal with telephone calls professionally, re-directing or taking messages and using initiative to deal with queries,and preparing paperwork for meetings. This will include preparing PowerPoint documents, processing expense claims, organising conference calls, Video Conferences as well as other events as required. You will also be responsible for occasionally managing theE-mail inbox and responding as necessary. You will also support other members of the team with ad-hoc project work and organising team events as well as provide cover for other PAs across the Bank during periods of leave. Ideally you will have experience ofproviding PA support to senior management (Managing Director/C-Suite level), exceptional diary management skills, and have the ability to manage complex diaries. Exceptional knowledge and experience of Microsoft office and excellent organisational skills areessential. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others, a flexible approach and be able to remain calm and professional manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a high level of attentionto detail including proof reading skills. The ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times is also required. Click here to view the full job description