This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a very prestigious organisation.

Essential skills for the role:-
*Extensive secretarial experience at a senior level.
*Minimum 70wpm accurate typing
*IT literate with extensive experience using MS Office.
*Proven experience of complex diary management
*Excellent organisational skills
*Excellent communication skills, on the telephone and face to face
*Highly discreet and tactful
*Proven experience of dealing with a broad spectrum of people on a day to day basis
*Proven ability to work under pressure and keep calm
*Proven experience of prioritising own work load and to think and plan ahead
*Experience of drafting correspondence
*Very flexible and a mature approach with plenty of initiative
*A sympathy with the aims of the charitable not for profit sector
*Sense of humour and an even temperament
*Stamina

Desirable:
*Audio typing skills
*Shorthand skills
*Some experience of working in the not-for-profit sector
*An awareness of The Prince Of Waless work and activities

The role will be to provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Director of the Charities Office, the Development Director and his team (to a lesser extent), the Project Manager. You will have involvement in projects including: production of quarterly Charities Update and organisation of presentations by the Charities Department.

Main areas of responsibility:
*Maintain overall control of the Deputy Director and the Development Directors? diaries
*Take and relay accurate and timely messages, answer enquiries wherever possible and make calls on their behalf when appropriate
*Co-ordinate fundraising activities undertaken, including co-ordinating guest lists, distribute invitations, assist in meeting guests and providing additional staff support where necessary.


Please note:- due to the volume of responses we receive, unfortunately, we can only respond to those applicants selected for interview