Executive Assistant (maternity cover minimum 6 months)

Salary: c£28,000 per annum
Location: Kings Hill, West Malling
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed Term- (maternity cover minimum 6 months)
Reference: VP/1209/81


An exciting opportunity to join Commercial Services

Commercial Services has grown to become one of the largest trading organisations of its kind in the UK. With its roots going back nearly 70 years as the trading division of Kent County Council, it started out supplying best value goods and services to a wide range of publicly funded organisations including local government, education establishments and the emergency services. It has since grown to a turnover of in excess of £600m pa and to employing over 700 people from its base in Kent.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fulfil the role of Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. This position offers an exciting challenge in providing a full range of support and to coordinate and manage the Executive Chairman’s office. You will also provide support to other members of the Executive Team.

Previous experience of working to and supporting a senior manager, ideally at director level is essential coupled with proven experience of working in a busy and commercial environment. You will be educated to A-level standard or equivalent with a relevant office or PA qualification (or substantial proven experience). Proven experience using all current MS Office software in a work setting is key to this role coupled with an ability to work to deadlines in a fast moving environment and the ability and confidence to build effective relationships at a senior level is essential.

This role will be appointed to Commercial Services Kent Ltd a company wholly owned by Kent County Council and therefore the terms and conditions that are offered are of a commercial nature.


To apply for this position please submit your CV before the closing date.



Closing date for applications is 12 September 2014
Interviews will take place w/c 15 September 2014


Commercial Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.