Float Executive Assistant

Placed: 04/12/17
Region: Bedfordshire
Location: West End
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Our client, a leading management consultancy firm is looking for an Executive Assistant to join their Float team on a permanent basis. The role of the Float Executive Assistant is to provide seamless desk cover for other Executive Assistants, who primarily support Partners within this large professional services organisation. This role is a great opportunity to learn all about the business and enjoy a raised profile within the business.

Responsibilities:

* Managing of complex diaries, across multiples time zones
* Planning and managing travel arrangements and itineraries
* Producing and proofreading correspondence, documents, packs and presentations
* Monitoring emails and responding as appropriate
* Screening and dealing with calls and other correspondence
* Liaising with clients, teams and other contacts
* Working collaboratively with other Executive Assistants in a team environment
* Assisting with ad-hoc project work
* Managing general administrative duties including filing and maintenance of records and stationery supplies
* Providing cover for Partners and others who receive Executive Assistant support during Executive Assistant holidays or sickness
* Maintaining databases, contacts and distribution lists
* Contributing to the Executive Assistant department including joining the recruiting team, organising office social events and networking with the group

Essential Skills and Experience:

* Proven organisational skills working with complex diaries at a senior level
* Ability to handle multiple deadlines with excellent time management and instinct for prioritisation
* Resilient, mature and have integrity, with an ability to empathise with both Partner and the Executive Assistant team
* Adapting to ambiguity, different environments, expectations and personalities and constant change
* Minimum 3 years Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant experience working at senior level in a professional, fast-paced environment
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Must be degree level educated

If you feel that you fit the above criteria then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note due to the high volume of applications that we receive only successful applicants will be contacted

Price / Salary: £35000 - £42000/annum