How you'll help us live our purpose
We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1845. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too – join the heart of our Society as a PA to our Non-Executive Directors.
How you'll make a difference You will maximise the effectiveness of our 6 Non-Executive Directors by providing accurate, confidential and proactive secretarial and organisational support. You'll be an expert at building strong relationships with Board/C-Suite level stakeholders, ensuring their preferred methods of working are adhered to. Some of this will include:
- Significant diary management including horizon scanning of NED calendars to ensure no conflicts with other roles external to LBS.
- Booking monthly meetings, including arrangements for travel, accommodation, organisation of meeting rooms and all onsite requirements.
- Preparation and dispatch of Board meeting and committee papers to attendees, having flexibility in your approach to individual requirements.
- Organise the annual NED breakfast meeting and the annual NED dinner.
- Co-ordination of the annual appraisal process in partnership with the PA to the CEO and Chairman.
- Processing of expense claims on a monthly basis.
- Maintaining an excellent working knowledge of the Society's electronic meeting pack system (Board Vantage).
- Co-ordination of annual Board committee invitations.
- Co-ordination of ad hoc corporate hospitality events.
- Being a central contact for the NEDs for any ad hoc queries including IT issues, diary queries etc.
What will you bring to the role?
- Experience of working as a PA at Board level or equivalent
- Ability to effectively organise conflicting priorities and complex diaries for both the immediate term and for future priorities
- Extremely high awareness and sensitivity around confidential matters
- Positive engagement and relationship building skills at a senior level
- Good knowledge of board and committee paper dispatch process including production of committee pack
- Ability to multi task, work under pressure and to deadlines
- Competent in Microsoft packages and web based applications
- Ability to draft agendas, produce reports including Board reports and presentations
And in return, you'll get the best from us:
- An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
- Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
- Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
- Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
- Electric vehicle scheme/ Cycle to Work scheme
- 2 days' volunteering per year
We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises the progress we're making to embed our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
Why wait? Apply now
We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.
Leeds Building Society is devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter as we'd like to find out more about the skills and experience that you could bring to the Society. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best and if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.
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