Executive Assistant

A boutique property development and investment consultancy are looking for an exceptional PA to join the team as EA to Founder. A positive and collaborative culture, the team are a smart bunch working on interesting projects!

This role would suit an Executive Assistant who naturally takes a holistic view of managing their Executive's time (both business and personal) efficiently and is comfortable taking full ownership of managing schedules.

Duties will include:

• Working to tight and constantly changing deadlines with absolute discretion
• Ability to work with little direction in a proactive and ambassadorial manner
• Liaising with clients, so are used to high levels of professionalism, networking and research
• Ability to push back with ease and network with CEOs, Executive Assistants within other businesses, HWNIs and key clients.
• Working pre-emptively and thinking ahead at all times with multiple solutions to hand for any given scenario
• Ensuring your MD is fully briefed for all meetings and any action points are followed up on in a timely manner
• Being the ultimate gatekeeper whilst able to retain warmth and approachability
• Working for someone who has exacting standards with a focus on precision and attention to detail

What we are looking for:

• Previous PA/EA experience within property or legal industries is essential supporting a busy Executive - ideally 7 years +
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with ease
• Can follow up without prompting and keep one step ahead of arrangements and requirements, displays good use of initiative and follow through to completion
• A positive, constructive attitude and a calm and composed manner. Ability to work in pressured environment and partner effectively with peers. 
• High level of punctuality and reliability
• Strong, executive communication style
• Full competency in diary management, can apply good judgement and has an understanding of competing priorities