Secretary (Chief Executive’s Office)

MND Association
circa £19,000 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
Northampton

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a fatal disease of the brain and central nervous system. It leaves people locked into a failing body, unable to move, walk and talk. The mind is usually unaffected. In the UK, five people die of MND every day.

The MND Association exists to ensure that people with MND can achieve the highest quality of life possible, and to fund and promote research to bring an end to MND. We have over 3000 active volunteers, 150 staff and an annual income of £13m.

We are seeking to appoint a well organised Secretary for a responsible position in a busy, challenging and fast moving environment.

Reporting to the PA to the Chief Executive this post offers a unique position where you will be expected to work closely within the team to ensure that day-to-day business is organised effectively. You will also undertake the administrative/secretarial support of the Policy and Strategy Unit. This will include support to the Chief Executive and Directors dealing with a wide range of matters, often highly confidential and/or urgent, handling correspondence, electronic diary management and preparing for meetings. You will have the ability and the initiative to deal effectively with a wide range of people and work closely with other staff within the office.

For this role you must be able to demonstrate the full range of office skills including high level IT proficiency and have experience of working at board level. You will be self motivated, highly efficient and dependable. You must demonstrate mature judgement and tact when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

If you have the above skills, attributes and qualifications, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: 12 March 2010

Please download an application pack from our website www.mndassociation.org, ring our answer phone stating the job for which you are applying on 01604 611859 (24 hours) or request an application pack via our email address applications@mndassociation.org (Post No. 452)

Alternatively, you can request a pack in writing from: Human Resource Team, Motor Neurone Disease Association, PO Box 246, Northampton NN1 2PR.

The MND Association believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Charity No: 294354