Executive Assistant
(Ref: EA15052026)
Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3JW
£34,622 per annum
Job Description
Tai Calon was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit housing association, with almost 6,000 homes we are the largest provider of affordable homes in Blaenau Gwent. Our focus is to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of the service that we offer. Part of that is to ensure our customers’ homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, and that is why since 2010 we have invested over £130 million in their homes.
We are proud to announce that we recently achieved our Great Place to Work certification, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring Tai Calon fosters a culture of trust, fairness, respect and camaraderie, making it a place colleagues truly want to work.
With more than 280 people trained and dedicated to their job, we’re a big employer in the area, and we’re looking for an Executive Assistant to join us on a three month contract.
About You:
To be successful as an Executive Assistant, the ideal candidate will
- Demonstrate integrity and support for our CALON values
- Be a self-starter, driven, enthusiastic and customer-focused
- Enjoy working under their own initiative
- Be committed to ongoing personal development.
- Have excellent people skills, be very personable and able to develop good working relationships.
- Be able to network confidently and establish good operational relationships with target groups, potential partners and external stakeholders.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent written verbal and presentation skills.
- Be organised with excellent attention to detail to ensure effective work planning, prioritisation of workload, multi-tasking and the meeting of deadlines.
- Be able to problem solve and make sound judgments when required.
- Have the ability to analyse data and statistical information and undertake research.
- Be able to negotiate effectively, showing a willingness to find a common ground.
Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:
You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications
Qualifications
- Educated to Degree Level or qualified by experience through having undertaken similar roles
Knowledge
- Knowledge and awareness of Welsh Government Regulatory and Governance requirements.
- Knowledge of the social housing sector in Wales
Experience
- Experience of undertaking research, analysing numerical data, and summarising findings
- Experience in using Word & PowerPoint to produce professional reports and presentations.
- Experience of using Excel
What you’ll be doing:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join us and play a key role in supporting Tai Calon’s strategic priorities and governance activities. Working closely with our governance manager, executive assistant, senior leaders and the Board, the postholder will conduct research, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives that support the delivery of the organisation’s Corporate Plan.
The role requires a proactive and highly organised individual with strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills, who can work across a range of strategic projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
For a more detailed overview of what you'll be doing, please take a look at the Job Description.
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract – 3 Months
Working Pattern:
You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
You will also be eligible for our Flexi Time scheme, with most colleagues working their hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Where You'll Be Working:
This role offers Hybrid Working, where you’ll be able to work from home.
For the days that you're in the office, we've got a bright, open and modern space for you to catch up with colleagues and work from.
Benefits:
In joining our team, you will access the following:
- Flexi Time
- Hybrid Working
- Free on-site parking, tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback
- Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)
Disability Confident Employer:
We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team at hradmin@taicalon.org or contact us on 0300 303 1717.
More Information:
If you'd like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.
- Email: hradmin@taicalon.org
- Telephone: 0300 303 1717
Closing date
15/05/2026