Russian Speaking EA

Russian speaking EA
£38,000 - £42,000
Clapham North

Do you have a passion for the Arts, an experienced EA and Fluent in Russian? I am recruiting for a really rewarding EA to join a boutique firm in Clapham North. This role requires you to have a real passion and interest for Russian culture and have a hands on, dynamic approach. You will be working in a small office with Artistic Directors and be surrounded by students (up to 15). You need to have fantastic interpersonal skills whilst also being resilient, resourceful and respectful. My client is a cultural charity with a successful commercial arm and is continuously growing.

This is a role for a highly organised person with the ability to act under pressure, take initiative and deal with diverse tasks effectively and efficiently. We are looking for applicants who work well in a team and who are flexible, open minded and adaptable in their professional approach. The successful candidate will be very computer literate with a strong grasp of all Microsoft Office applications and Sage One and will have a confident attitude in every aspect of their work and presentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provision of high level administrative support to Directors and senior staff.

Inbox management (Directors and Registration inbox)

Assist with organising events, suggest social media/marketing material

Scheduling, organisation of meetings and management of office.

Letter writing to a high standard and organisation of all correspondence.

Some SAGE ONE invoicing and preparations of monthly reporting. Liaising with book keeping staff when required to pass on or collect information. Dealing with expenses and aspects of accounting.

Handling different inquiries to the school and responding. The ability to sift what is important for the Directors to see and arrange their work loads efficiently.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Graduate degree or equivalent.
• Experience as PA/administrator in an office environment.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school and the charity;
• Excellent written skills in both English and Russian
• Highly computer literate; good experience of Microsoft Office and Sage One (or similar accounting software).
• Fluency in both English and Russian.
• Excellent written skills and presentation.
• Confidence and skill in communicating effectively and professionally with donors and supporters at the highest level.;
• A selfstarter who enjoys problems and solving them. Someone who is able to prioritise;
• Flexibility to attend performances and events held outside of normal working hours.

Desirable:

• Interest in/knowledge of Russian classical ballet and/or education.
• An interest in fundraising and charity work.