Personal Assistant to CEO - Commercial Finance

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We are Together -Proud to be a Financial Services success story based in South Manchester. Established in 1974, we employ over 700 colleagues.

A specialist lender offering a range of mortgage and secured loan products to individuals and businesses, who are typically underserved by mainstream lenders.

We play our part to turn challenges into opportunities which make our customers’ financial ambitions accessible.

Over 50 years of successful trading has positioned Togetheras a market leader, thanks to a common-sense approach to lending.

Job Description

To provide total administrative support to the CEO Commercial Finance and other Commercial Directors as required. Also to support Group Chairman and his PAs on an ad hoc basis. Diary & email management, preparation of meeting papers and packs and taking meeting minutes and actions.

Key accountabilities:

• Providing comprehensive assistance to the CF CEO and CF Directors in an extremely fast paced environment
• Understand the CEO’s priorities, reorganising workload and tasks accordingly to ensure they are able to deliver
• Co-ordinating and managing the CF CEO diaries, managing time effectively and intelligently, using initiative to prioritise urgent matters to ensure the smooth, timely and professional running of the business area at all times
• Act as an ambassador, gatekeeper and point of contact for the CF CEO at all times
• Managing and organising CF CEO travel, visas and accommodation arrangements
• Attending meetings, taking minutes and action points as required. Chase for updates on actions progress as required.
• Preparation of Board Packs and agendas/papers/presentations for meetings
• Dealing with all matters in an efficient, sensitive and reliable manner
• Arranging internal and external meeting and events. Meeting and greeting visitors
• Set up processes, systems and procedures for the efficient administration of the CEO office

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong administrative skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A proven track record as a PA / EA
• Previous experience handling confidential information
• Attention to detail with strong time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Flexible and adaptable to change – able to work in a fast paced environment

Benefits working at Together

• 27 days holiday (increasing with service), plus bank holidays
• Buy & sell holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Matched pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Free access to company holiday homes
• Travel season ticket loans
• Ride to work scheme
• Free local gym access
• Local bar / restaurant discounts

Together Money embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.