The RoleAre you a detail-oriented, resourceful, and proactive Executive Assistant professional with a talent for managing complex schedules and building strong relationships?
Do you thrive in high-pressure environments while maintaining composure and confidentiality?We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Executive Assistant to join our team and provide indispensable support to our Chief Commercial Officer.
This is more than just a traditional administrative role; it is an opportunity to directly influence the success of a dynamic organisation.Why Choose This Role?At McCarthy Stone, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
By supporting a senior leader and working alongside a high-performing executive team, you will play a vital role in achieving key business goals, fostering customer satisfaction, and shaping our future success.We will give you:Financial:Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus schemeCompany pension schemeLife AssuranceProfessional Subscriptions paid forLifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays.2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation).Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher.Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions.Family Friendly Policies.Excellent development opportunities.Responsibilities will include:Seamless Calendar Management: Coordinate meetings, travel, and events with precision and foresight.Effective Communication: Manage and prioritise the Chief Commercial Officers emails, ensuring timely and accurate responses.Meeting Maestro: Arrange meetings, draft agendas, take and distribute minutes, and track action points.Confidential Correspondence: Draft professional reports and communications while maintaining discretion.Project Support: Assist in research, stakeholder presentations, and company-wide initiatives.Team Collaboration: Work closely with other EAs and PAs to optimise efficiency at the highest levels.Proactive Administration: Maintain meticulous records and ensure all tasks align with our company values and objectives.Your AttributesYou will bring:Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced environment.Outstanding organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively, a self-motivated individual who can make things happen.Strong written and verbal reasoning skills with the ability to draft professional-level correspondence.Utmost confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.The ability to build rapport and influence effectively at all organisational levels and be able to rapidly forge effective and collaborative working relationship with others, both internal and external.You will have:Secretarial qualifications to include advanced typing skills.
Shorthand may also be required.Other computer or office administration qualifications would be an advantage.Experience of working successfully in an Executive Assistant roleA deep working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential. A working knowledge of SalesForce.com would be advantageous.The ability to learn new policies and procedures quickly and efficiently.The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, with good decision-making capability.Time management, resilient, flexible, multi-tasking, tenacious and agile. At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues.
We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.