Job Description

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Chief Executive and Managing Director for a fixed term period of 6 months.

The purpose of this role is to provide the CE & MD with the relevant administrative and secretarial support to ensure effective management of the organisation. You will be booking meetings, responding to emails, coordinating diaries and supporting relationship management with funders, policy makers and partners. You will also be responsible for supporting the CE and MD with their internal responsibilities.

School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is a charity that supports people using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle complex social problems. We run practical learning programmes and courses to support people from all backgrounds to realise their potential and bring about lasting social and environmental change.

This role will suit you if you are highly organised, enjoy working in a support role, are a friendly and clear communicator, and have a keen attention to detail.

Please see the attached recruitment pack for the full job description and person specification.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (each of which should be no more than two sides of A4) answering the following questions:

1. What attracted you to apply for this role?

2. Why would you be an excellent Personal Assistant to the CE and MD at SSE?

Please use no more than 800 words total to answer these questions.

Please send your application by midday on Wednesday 17th June 2020 and title your email ‘Personal Assistant Application’.