Executive Assistant / Operations Manager

My clients are a leading independent property consultancy in the UK looking to recruit an Executive Assistant/ Operations Manager to be based in the London office.

EA support to the Divisional Head. Responsible for proactively managing their day to day working life, providing right hand assistance in a discreet, diplomatic and efficient manner. Offering solutions as and when required. You will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient support service; managing the daily operations, processes and support staff line management.


Responsibilities
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Management Support
EA support
Supporting the implementation of operational strategies to support growth, creating a culture that encourages ownership, initiative and best in class client relationships.
Helping to drive change and operational transformation.

Business Management
Business Planning Management (bi-annually); management of spring and autumn business planning process.


Financial Management; budgeting / cost control / monthly meetings for the department and working with the Office Managers of the National Agency business,

Team Management
Support Staff Talent and Recruitment Management; write engaging job specification; ensure recruitment team are fully briefed; CV screening, conduct first stage interviews, review of PPA reports and skills test results, organisation of second stage interviews, coordination of job offer. Attendance at internal and external networking events to attract new talent to the business.

Early Careers management; proactively assessing the needs of the department for graduates / work experience / interns / apprentices / secondees.

Line management of support staff; balance work / delegate where necessary, Regular team meetings plus individual ad hoc meetings when necessary. Appraisals and regular 1:1's. Coaching and career development support.


Project Management
Management of Marketing Communications
Event management


Experience and skills needed.

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant with a minimum of 5+ years' experience of managing a team and working in an EA role. You will be a proactive individual, who is passionate about providing exceptional 1-2-1 support as well as being capable of managing a highly driven and passionate team.