Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

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About our Charity, Goleudy

Goleudy is a charity that prevents homelessness by providing housing, creating opportunities, and tackling poverty and social exclusion. Our job is to improve the lives of people who are threatened with or experience homelessness, a housing crisis, or mental health (MH) issues and trauma.

We have been operating for 47 years and cover 4 local authority areas.

Our approach to supporting staff is compassionate and flexible, and we take pride in the friendly, strong team ethos in all of our projects 

About the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will advise and guide the CEO and Board of Trustees on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. 

Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will contribute towards the efficient functioning

the charity’s board and its subcommittees by providing:

• Administrative and organisational support

• Guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework

• Advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board 

The Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will be required to attend the evening trustee meetings in Swansea.

Benefits of working for Goleudy

• Learning and Development: Excellent training opportunities are offered and there are real opportunities for in-house progression

• Healthcare Cash Plan: Non-contributory healthcare plan

• Generous pension contributions and external provision

• Group Life Assurance Policy: Provides peace of mind for an employee’s loved ones in the event of an untimely death

• Paid mileage is available when driving for work purposes

• Friendly and supportive working environment

Duties of the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will:

• Plan the Board meetings and subcommittee meetings

• Ensure that each meeting has minutes

• Ensure that board matters are dealt with

• Manage board information and meeting papers

• Liaise with regulatory bodies as required

Required Skills for the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

• Working Knowledge of UK Charity and Company Law

• Substantial experience working with, and serving on UK Charity boards

• Experience in data protection and security.

• Substantial experience in reporting to the board of an organisation and assisting and advising on company policy, processes and the strategic direction of the Charity

• Good organisational and communication skills

• Competent IT user

• Knowledgeable and experienced in trustee, governance, and charity matters

• Developed stakeholder/partner relationship management skills

• Financial literacy

• Good planning skills

Have you experience either serving on a UK Charity Board, serving on the Board of a UK company or have you been an EA to a charity or company CEO 

This is a part-time role and the salary is based on 7hrs per week. There is flexibility with home-working but you must be available to attend the meeting of the Charaty's trustee board in Swansea in the evening.
 

About our Charity, Goleudy

Goleudy is a charity that prevents homelessness by providing housing, creating opportunities, and tackling poverty and social exclusion. Our job is to improve the lives of people who are threatened with or experience homelessness, a housing crisis, or mental health (MH) issues and trauma.

We have been operating for 47 years and cover 4 local authority areas.

Our approach to supporting staff is compassionate and flexible, and we take pride in the friendly, strong team ethos in all of our projects 

About the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will advise and guide the CEO and Board of Trustees on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. 

Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will contribute towards the efficient functioning

the charity’s board and its subcommittees by providing:

• Administrative and organisational support

• Guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework

• Advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board 

The Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will be required to attend the evening trustee meetings in Swansea.

Benefits of working for Goleudy

• Learning and Development: Excellent training opportunities are offered and there are real opportunities for in-houseprogression

• Healthcare Cash Plan: Non-contributory healthcare plan

• Generous pension contributions and external provision

• Group Life Assurance Policy: Provides peace of mind for an employee’s loved ones in the event of an untimely death

• Paid mileage is available when driving for work purposes

• Friendly and supportive working environment

Duties of the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees will:

• Plan the Board meetings and subcommittee meetings

• Ensure that each meeting has minutes

• Ensure that board matters are dealt with

• Manage board information and meeting papers

• Liaise with regulatory bodies as required

Required Skills for the Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

• Working Knowledge of UK Charity and Company Law

• Substantial experience working with, and serving on UK Charity boards

• Experience in data protection and security.

• Substantial experience in reporting to the board of an organisation and assisting and advising on company policy, processes and the strategic direction of the Charity

• Good organisational and communication skills

• Competent IT user

• Knowledgeable and experienced in trustee, governance, and charity matters

• Developed stakeholder/partner relationship management skills

• Financial literacy

• Good planning skills