Executive Support Officer / Executive Assistant

Excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Executive Assistant based in Gloucestershire area.

This company is the key industry body representing the serviced apartment sector in the UK and Ireland. Since being established in 2002, the membership has grown at an exceptional rate, with 95 members representing 15,500 serviced apartments alone. The Association will now be expanding its representation internationally due to the introduction of a number of ground breaking initiatives.

We are now seeking a driven and passionate Executive Assistant who will take a lead in representing the Association, further membership growth and develop strategies to retain existing members. You will report to the Managing Director and take responsibility for delivering the Association’s objectives.

The ideal Executive Assistant will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with members and become a trusted and key part of the companies team as it grows.

This position is offered on a freelance basis with an opportunity to be employed at some point in the future. You will work 32 – 40 hours per week – we are flexible with regards to the days/hours worked which will be agreed with the Managing Director. 

You will work from home and you will be required to meet with the Managing Director at agreed intervals and in due course work from the Association’s office. The ideal candidate will live within a short commute to Gloucester (c 45 minutes) and have own transport.

You will take responsibility for:

* Membership growth
* Retention of members by promoting member engagement
* Outward marketing
* Organising and managing events
* Managing the Quality Assessment process
* Deputising for the Managing Director when required

Key skills and requirements:

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business
* Previous experience in hospitality would be beneficial
* Ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions
* Good organisational skills and high attention to detail
* Excellent IT skills including MS Office
* Good financial acumen
* Clean driving licence and own transport
* The ideal candidate would be qualified to a degree level

This is an exciting role which offers the opportunity to grow and shape the Association – if you have the right skills and experience we would like to hear from you.