Executive Assistant

at  Caremark Caremark

Flexi time (start between 8am – 10pm/ finish between 4pm-6pm); 1 Day working from home each week; 33 days of holiday (Including bank holidays); Life Insurance cover; Eye Care Vouchers; Company Pension scheme; Private Medical Insurance; Free Wellbeing Counselling Program & Support; Annual Personal Development Budget; 5 Paid Volunteering Days per year
Following exciting growth, Caremark Limited is seeking a passionate and driven Executive Assistant to support our joint CEO with ongoing needs.
Caremark Ltd is a wholly UK-owned and operated home care franchise with an established and successful UK-based network.

EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Honesty and reliability with discretion and an understanding of confidential issues
• Willing to travel for work, when required
• Previous experience working as an Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary or Executive Support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced executive assistant to join a national organisation working within a fascinating industry covering both franchising and healthcare. As a new role within the organisation, we are seeking an individual with experience and who is comfortable taking ownership of the position.

WHO WE ARE

Caremark is one of the largest UK home care franchisors with over 131 franchise offices operating in the UK and Internationally. Our franchisees operate in the heart of their communities as passionate ambassadors of personalised care in customers’ homes. Our services range from providing that little bit of extra help with daily life, to more complex care for conditions like Dementia. With a reputation for excellence since our inception in 2005, we have grown to become one of the leading UK providers of home care services. Within the Franchise Support Centre, we believe in 6 core values: Trustworthy, Honest, Compassionate, Positive, Accountable, and Supportive

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Joint CEO, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the Joint CEO ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. You will work closely with the senior management team, alongside the field-based team, our network of franchise owners and wider Caremark teams in delivering excellent home care to the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, as an executive assistant, your role will be varied on a day-to-day basis however your main responsibilities:

• Manage professional scheduling for CEO, including agendas, mail, email, phone calls, and other company logistics
• and attending meetings and ensuring that the Joint CEO is well-prepared for meetings
• meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports, presentations and analysis for the Joint CEO and Executive team.
• as a liaison between executives and other departments or external parties.
• with Regional Managers to identify any breach of legal agreement, draft breach letters and ascertain further escalation, if required.
• and execute special projects and events as directed.
• reception, when required and performing other administrative and support duties as needed.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Honesty and reliability with discretion and an understanding of confidential issues
• Willing to travel for work, when required
• Previous experience working as an Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary or Executive Support