The EEF is looking to recruit an executive assistant to join its 25-strong team in its Westminster office. The role will encompass a range of duties, including:

• Acting as the EEF’s first point of contact for phone and email inquiries;
• Providing PA support to the Chief Executive (including diary management, meeting arrangements, expenses and travel arrangements);
• Supporting the CEO and deputy CEO with policy work;
• Supporting other members of the team where required (eg grants set-up and monitoring, etc);
• Organising events including board meetings, seminars and conferences;
• Support to the finance functions of the EEF (eg processing of invoices);
• Drawing up grant and evaluation agreements;
• Helping to manage the IT resources of the EEF;
• Support to the HR function of the EEF;
• Taking minutes at important EEF meetings;
• Producing briefings for CEO/Deputy CEO on important topics;
• Any other duties to meet the needs of the EEF commensurate with the level of the post;
• Managing the EEF’s apprenticeship scheme, including supervising the apprentice.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The role would particularly suit a recent graduate looking to develop their career in the education, policy and charity sectors.

Experience and knowledge

• A good general level of education, including a university degree or equivalent office experience;
• An strong interest in education and in particular an understanding and commitment to the aims of the EEF;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Experience of using technology in communications.

Skills and abilities

• An ability to work independently and use initiative;
• Excellent organisational skills.

Attitudes

• A commitment to improving the educational opportunities of disadvantaged children;
• A combination of the personal sensitivity, creativity and tact that is needed when working with a range of individuals and organisations.

Further information can be found at https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/about/vacancies/.