German speaking Personal Assistant

An exceptional position has arisen for a talented, well-presented, corporate-minded German speaking Personal Assistant. You will work in tandem with another PA in providing comprehensive administrative support to the sales team of a global Private Equity firm.

Owing to the nature of the environment which is very fast-paced, this role requires and experienced German speaking Personal Assistant with a proven background of working in similar environments; your focus and attention to details skills will prove extremely valuable in delivering seamless PA/team secretarial support. You will be responsible for co-ordinating detailed travel itineraries, processing expenses for a diverse team, including Executives, Junior Executives and Partners. You will also be scheduling meetings between staff members and managing busy inboxes by utilising your organisational skills to the fullest; meeting and greeting clients, ensuring you communicate clearly and effectively. It is essential for you to have an eye for detail, take initiative in addressing challenging tasks, and demonstrating superb problem solving skills on a daily basis.

The benefits of working in this international yet boutiquey office which prides itself in its presentation, professionalism whilst having a collaborative, family feel include: International medical insurance, a generous pension scheme, and other great benefits. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced German speaking Team PA to get involved in a dynamic and friendly office whilst enjoying the benefits of working in an exclusive area in central London.

Profile

• Fluent in German and English to mother tongue level (both written and spoken)
• Previous experience as a German-speaking Team Assistant, PA, Team Secretary, Team PA Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant
• Proven experience of working in a PA, secretarial or senior administrative function in a fast-paced, multinational, corporate business environment i banking/ private equity/ venture capital/ investment banking/roadshow/ trading or a management consultancy
• First-class communication skills in German and English
• Experience of supporting senior managers within a corporate professional services environment
• Able to work independently without supervision whilst managing precise timeframes and working under pressure
• Flexible, good work ethics with a genuine team spirit mentality
• Having a good sense of judgement and excellent prioritisation skills
• Excellent IT skills, Microsoft Office

If you have worked in any of the following positions then this could be the perfect opportunity for you: German speaking Team Assistant, German speaking PA, German speaking Team Secretary, German speaking Team personal assistant, German speaking Personal Assistant or German speaking Executive Assistant.

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to Hannah at Edgeley. If you have applied for any other languagematters vacancy there is no need to re-apply, as your CV will be considered for all vacancies that match your language skills and work experience.

languagematters is a multi-discipline, multilingual recruitment agency offering a wide range of bilingual jobs in London, the South-east, nationwide and overseas. Our goal is to be the most valued, knowledgeable and indispensable recruitment partner in the language recruitment field.

We work constantly to provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability or sexuality.

NB: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit. Please note that we contact successful candidates within 3-4 working days. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.