PA with a background in Private Equity - contract role until end of March

Three month contract supporting the administrative team – you will be joining a leading private equity business and you will be exposed to an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment, in a role that will enable you to learn about and participate in the commercial world of business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Complex diary management and update of multiple calendars
• Schedule and arrange regular and ad hoc meetings, video and conference calls (with Founding Partners and other Senior Managers, liaising with their EAs)
• Organisation of worldwide travel, accommodation and visas
• Organise local and international chauffeured cars and taxis
• Ensure telephone calls and queries are handled promptly and courteously and ensure messages are forwarded in a timely manner
• Complete and submit expenses ensuring supporting documentation is attached and authorisation is received

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5 years proven experience in a demanding secretarial post within a private equity firm
• A flexible, proactive, “can-do” attitude with a strong work ethic and maturity
• Willingness to take ownership of the role, be proactive, thinking ahead and not simply follow instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in working within a multicultural environment and overseas exposure
• Ability to work successfully individually and as part of a team. Teamwork is very important!
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure