Executive Assistant - Operations Manager

Are you highly organised and passionate about providing toplevel support to Senior Leaders in a dynamic environment This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our approachable CEO and Deputy CEO as they drive forward the growth and vision of our ambitious charity.

This new role blends Executive Assistant duties with coordinating key operational tasks for our senior team. Whether youre an experienced PA an operations manager or come from another background were openminded about who might be the right fit.

If you can show that you are a good fit for the job description attached on this listing then we would be very keen to hear from you!

One YMCA has grown substantially over the last five years and currently has an annual turnover of over 40m and development programme of circa 22m and 650 staff working in a range of services across three counties to support around 150000 vulnerable individuals each year.

Our strategic priorities are to substantially and sustainably achieve further growth and expansion within and around our current areas of geographical operation and areas of service specialism.

Our extensive range of services currently include Housing & Community Childrens Centres and Family Support Youth Work Early Years education and Specialist Therapeutic Support services. In all cases supporting all those we help to belong contribute and thrive within their community.

We are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families to develop the skills and confidence they need to progress towards independence and independent living so they are able to live their life to the full and play an active part in their community.

About the role
After a period of significant growth and the launch of a new five year strategy we know we are ready to achieve even more for the beneficiaries and communities we serve.
This is a key role within the Charity reporting directly to the CEO & Deputy CEO providing them critical support to maximise their own efficiency and delivery. You will be the glue and proactive facilitator across the wider Charity and senior leadership team.
No two days will be the same and the pace will be far beyond that usually expected in the sector but thats the key to this role. We have developed a culture that means we are able to innovate change adapt and deliver beyond the norm.
Whilst proactively supporting the CEO/DCEO with absolute discretion and efficiency you will be an extension of their reach and influence. You will take on delegated tasks and opportunities to engage with key internal and external stakeholders.
You will use your natural skillset to think independently anticipate needs understand what makes a decision good for the team and the charity and then communicate that effectively with influence to ensure we achieve the outcomes required!

Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high levels of emotional intelligence and an ability to adapt and respond appropriately to situations and individuals
Experience of working within the Housing Association Charity or similar sector.
Extensive and proven experience of successful diary travel and meeting management for senior executives.
Flexibility including the willingness to adjust working hours to meet operational needs including evening working where necessary.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage/Civil Partnership Pregnancy/Maternity Race Religion/Belief Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills experiences and abilities.

This is a Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: Monday Friday (Occasional Evening Meetings)

We encourage prospective applicants to have an informal conversation about the role before applying. If youre interested in having a discussion please reach out to to schedule an informal chat.

*We are not considering agency support for this role and any emails from agencies will not be responded to and will be redirect to *

One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive threeday Kickstarter Event.

By the end of these three days there was a brilliantly multifaceted set of themes and ideas which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.

These include:

• Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
• Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
• Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
• Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
• Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
• Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
• Therapeutic and nontherapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire Luton and Hertfordshire
• Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
• Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 1119 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
• A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.