Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director – Full-time
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant? Do you love organisation and working in a dynamic environment? If so, we are looking for you.
It is Make It York’s privilege to be the city’s destination management organisation, enhancing and promoting York as a world-class destination. Our year-round marketing campaigns help bring 8.4 million visitors to York, spending £765 million and supporting 24,400 jobs. We keep the city centre relevant and enticing for residents and visitors by curating a high-profile calendar of city centre festivals, activities and events.
Under the brand Visit York, Make It York’s aim is to market the city and its surrounds as a must-see world-class destination to the leisure visitor and ensure investment to develop the quality of tourism in York.
A key part of this role is to support our busy Managing Director by managing their diary and inbox to ensure they can stay focused on delivering Make it York’s business strategy. You will also support the MD by collating management information, drafting reports and supporting them at various events. The role will also include taking minutes at Board level and overseeing adhoc projects
Along with joining a company passionate about the City of York, we offer hybrid working, a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per year, 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a private health care scheme.
Do you have experience of working as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to a Director? Are you highly organised with great IT skills? If so, please send your CV and covering letter by the 14th May 2023. Applications will not be shortlisted until after the closing date.
Full job description available on request.
NO AGENCIES
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- PA or Executive Assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York
Application deadline: 14/05/2023
Expected start date: 15/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Assistant to the Managing Director roles across Make it York's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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