BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE in London

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

Location: Hampton Court / Tower of London 1 day per week / homeworking
Departments : Governance, Audit & Risk
Home Palace : Hampton Court Palace
Status : Established/Permanent
Salary: £33,200 Pro Rata
Days/Hours of work: Part-time, 21.6 hours (3 days) per week

About the role

We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred.

HRPs new Business Support Executive will work at the heart of the organisation with the Company Secretary to provide administrative support for HRPs Directors of Corporate Services and Finance.

As well as managing diaries, scheduling meetings, liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, managing meeting logistics and supporting the two directors generally youll be providing administrative support to a number of related business areas including Governance, Health and Safety, Information Systems, Human Resources, Internal Communications, Finance and Procurement.

You will also be responsible for the financial administration across the two directorates, raising purchase orders against the relevant cost centres; paying invoices promptly, keeping accurate and up to date financial records.

Benefits include:

Hybrid working
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
Family friendly policies and benefits
Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

About you

You will also be responsible for the financial administration across the two directorates, raising purchase orders against the relevant cost centres; paying invoices promptly, keeping accurate and up to date financial records.
The ideal candidate will have experience as an executive or personal assistant in a fast-paced environment and an aptitude for providing support for busy executive level directors.

You will need to be able to deliver work to tight deadlines and be comfortable liaising with senior colleagues.

Excellent IT skills, some knowledge of EFin (or similar financial management package) and extensive use of Sharepoint and a flexible approach will also be requirements.

Closing date: 8th July 2024
Interviews: w/c 15th July 2024

If Applicable: We have adopted a hybrid model of part working from home and part working from site, we are open to discussing what best works for individuals and their work life balance whilst also delivering the business requirements.

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

You may also have experience in the following: Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin, Project Compliance, Asset Management, Business Support Administrator, Business Support Officer, Administration, customer service, Accounts admin, Finance Administrator etc.

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