Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Salary circa £30,000 per annum pro rata

26 hours per week, with the potential for some flexibility in how the hours are done

12 months fixed-term contract; maternity leave cover

London-based, but initial home-working

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide maternity leave cover to support the College’s Director of Education and the wider work of the Education directorate.  

Your days will be fast-paced and varied. You will support the planning, management and scheduling of meetings and activity, and the production of papers, presentations and other material.

You will contribute to developing, implementing and keeping under review effective procedures to support the Director and directorate’s operational activity and developmental projects. You will take responsibility for discrete work areas, as well as the opportunity to work as part of a team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational skills, an eye for detail, and a flexible approach to responding to changing needs. Experience of working in a similar role is essential. Experience of working in a similar organisation would be desirable.

In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan, life assurance and a health care cash plan.

The College is the UK professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and training to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and health care professionals.

To apply, please send your CV and cover note explaining your suitability for the position along with your current salary and benefits package by filling out the application form below.

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Closing date: 12 noon Friday 13 November

First interview date: Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November

Second interview date: Friday 4 December

Please note that if you have not been contacted by these dates then your application has been unsuccessful.

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