Senior Executive Support to the Board of Trustees - About HelpAge

1 About the Job The Senior Executive Support to the Board of Trustees plays a critical role in HelpAge International ensuring that the Board and Leadership team have the information and support needed to deliver on their roles, liaising with our Global Ambassadors and that the organisation meets it’s legal requirements as a registered Charity in the UK. [...] Key areas for impact/influence and responsibilities The following responsibilities are indicative of the work undertaken by the Senior Executive Support to the Board, but the ideal candidate will be someone who is flexible and open to new areas of work as needed – • Support the governance of the organisation by working closely with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that all board meetings are conven. [...] • Be the main contact person and support CEO and Board engagement with Global Ambassadors ensuring that they continue to be updated and engaged with the work of HelpAge. [...] Skills and experience required • Experience of providing company secretarial activities and working closely with a Board of Trustees • Significant experience of providing executive support to senior management • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with staff and trustees from a wide range of countries and cultures. [...] • Ability to understand and analyse the key dimensions and elements of the HelpAge Strategy • Excellent written communication skills to be able to draft correspondence for the CEO and Chair of the Board, to take high quality minutes of trustee, Leadership team and other meetings.