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Executive Assistant

Salary Range
£30,400 - £32,000
£2,533 - £2,667 / mo

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Liverpool, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job title: Executive Assistant

Salary: £30,400 per annum rising to £32,000 on successful completion of probation.

Location: L11 2SF

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Cobalt Housing for an Executive Assistant. This is a new role in the organisation and we are looking for somebody who wishes to develop their skills and experience whilst playing an important role within the business. Working within the Governance, Assurance & Risk team, you will provide comprehensive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other members of the Executive Management Team (EMT), enabling them to carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.

The role holder will also work closely with the Head of Governance, Assurance & Risk where required to ensure the smooth running of the board and committee schedule and to support with other ad-hoc governance matters.

The successful person will also be required to act as an initial point of contact for the CEO and the EMT, liaising with managers, employees and external stakeholder’s.

We are really looking for a team player who can hit the ground running at this exciting time for Cobalt Housing. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please see our website: https://cobalthousing.org.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

Cobalt Housing is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Cobalt has a 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and we are currently in the middle of looking at a more agile and flexible way of working, as we realise that work/life balance has never been so important. The salary for the Executive Assistant is £30,400 per annum rising to £32,000 on successful completion of a six-month probation. The successful candidate will enjoy 28 days holiday, plus 3 additional days for Christmas shut down, as well as the option to join the company pension scheme.

For more details on Cobalt's benefits, please see our website: https://cobalthousing.org.uk/working-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/

To apply for the Executive Assistant role, please email an up to date CV and covering letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

The closing date for this role will be midnight on Friday 14th April 2023. Dates of interview are to be confirmed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,400.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Executive Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool, L11 2SF

Application deadline: 14/04/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Assistant roles across Cobalt Housing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,400 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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