Job Description
Our client is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Executive Support Officer to join their team.
Executive Support Officer
Salary: £28,700 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1
About the Employer
Our client is the county's leading conservation charity, committed to protecting and restoring nature across Norfolk. They care for more than 60 nature reserves, work with partners across the landscape, and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy nature and help wildlife thrive.
About You and The Role
This is an exciting time for this charity, in the midst of their centenary in 2026. They continue to expand their vital work for Norfolk's wildlife, and they now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Executive Support Officer to join the team.
This is a critical role that will provide flexible, high-quality administrative, delivery and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) including effective and efficient management of the CEO's diary, inbox, meetings, key events and correspondence, supporting and enabling the CEO and SLT to lead the organisation and to deliver the strategy.
Your experience is important, but more important are your excellent co-ordination, collaboration and delivery skills which will be essential to allow you to provide flexible high-quality support. You will be able to work both independently and in close partnership with the CEO, and you will show initiative in anticipating and resolving problems as needed. You will possess excellent communication skills, and your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally.
There is a lot happening at this charity and you will be at the centre of that. You will thrive in a busy, changing environment, and be able to contribute effectively to this kind of setting.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong experience of providing high quality administrative support at the senior executive level who would like to utilise their skills to support this charity in its growth and in making a greater impact for wildlife.
In return, they offer a competitive benefits package.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 22nd April 5pm.
Interview dates: Thursday 30th April / Friday 1st May.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This employer values respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. They want their people to be as diverse as nature itself and so they particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within the sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
You will be able to let the employer know if you require any adjustment processes to make the recruitment process more accessible.
No agencies please.
