Executive Assistant

We are recruiting for an EA for a Engineering Consultancy based in central London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA to support a department leader. You will have supported at senior level before and will be available to start work immediately . 
Duties

• Understanding priorities of the Leader and prompting/keeping appraised of key client background information.
• To have a thorough understanding of all activities carried out by the Leader and make own contribution to their success
• To anticipate problems and proactively resolve them OR suggest resolutions
• Use judgment to manage workflows including associated deadlines, actions, thinking ahead, prioritising effectively and reminding Leader of actions.
• Manage and prioritise diary, particularly in relation to regular and impromptu meetings, as well as planning required timeslots for thinking, preparation and working time.
• Manage email, action as appropriate, filing, deleting, actioning follow-ups, forwarding and dissemination of information as appropriate.
• Screen telephone calls, enquiries and requests, take ownership of enquiries and ensure these are resolved.
• Conduct research, assemble and analyse data to prepare reports and documents.
• Amongst other administrative support. This is a 121 EA role the client is looking for someone to start immediately who is professional and hard working. 

Successful candidates will be contacted within 5 working days.