The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) is an independent, not for profit and non-lobbying membership organisation. Established in 1984, It has a charitable purpose to build understanding and co-operation between government, business and the voluntary sector for the greater public good. Each year WIG delivers a comprehensive programme of over 100 events, these are designed to encourage dialogue and consultation and sharing of best practice between business and government. My role as PA to CEO and… Show more The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) is an independent, not for profit and non-lobbying membership organisation. Established in 1984, It has a charitable purpose to build understanding and co-operation between government, business and the voluntary sector for the greater public good. Each year WIG delivers a comprehensive programme of over 100 events, these are designed to encourage dialogue and consultation and sharing of best practice between business and government. My role as PA to CEO and Deputy CEO consists mainly of the following:Supporting the CEO and Deputy in relationship building with key stakeholdersExtensive contact with very senior people both face to face and by telephoneLiaison with the Chairman and members of the Board, and its associated committeesSecretariat to board meetings and taking minutesExtensive and accurate diary management to a constantly changing diaryDealing with emails and responding on behalf of the CEO as much as possibleEnsure CEO has daily pack for the next day by close of businessEvent management and meeting and greeting WIG membersManaging the whole charity’s stationery budget and working with suppliers to get better valueAssisting with the co-ordination of WIG Development Seminars/courses and workshopsBack-up for events team member looking after courses for issues/problemsEvent assistance including solely running an ambassador breakfast briefingMeeting and greeting delegates and speakers (sometimes high profile) at a range of events Organising off-site Board events including equipment and catering and coordinating diaries of the 12 trusteesAssistance with research, briefings and preparation for meetings and eventsSupporting the charity’s executive team with their regular meetings and the organisations 3 year strategy planning cycle Show less

Supporting One Partner, one Director and two Senior ManagersExtensive and accurate diary management to a constantly changing diaryEnsuring that that all board, Audit Committee and Council papers are prepared in time for meetingsExtensive client contact via email and telephone and client meetings and lunchesArranging complex travel and itineraries

Supporting Partners and Directors in Corporate Finance and PICOrganising diariesExtensive client contactArranging travel requirementsMinute taking during conference calls