Executive Assistant

England, London, City of London
£33000 - £40000 per annum
19 Apr 2018
15 May 2018
AU1904018A
Recruitment
EA
Consultancy
Permanent
Full Time

A specialist multi-channel retail agency and consultancy is looking for an organised and proactive Executive Assistant on a Maternity Leave Cover basis. As the Executive Assistant to the Company Directors you will be supporting the Business Development Director and the Client Strategy Director and ensuring both Directors, Staff and Clients get all the help and information needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing both Director's email inboxes, filing and replying where appropriate and alerting emails that need answering by them personally
  • Managing both Director's diaries, preparing travel requirements and ensuring they are aware of upcoming appointments and meetings
  • Assisting as the first point of contact for any company staff wanting to deal with either Director, and answering their question or escalating to the Director
  • Preparing both Directors for meetings, including conducting necessary research, providing paperwork and updating presentations
  • Dealing with clients and prospective clients, presenting a friendly and informed face of the company
  • Helping organise events and functions and supporting with planning and preparation
  • Supporting the other Company Directors in the absence of other Executive Assistants
  • Performing other administrative duties as required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in an EA/PA role, having worked with Senior Management and Directors
  • Previous diary management experience
  • Ability to work unsupervised and be organised and self-motivated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Highly organised and confident with a proactive approach
  • Ability to remain relaxed and approachable to all you work with, whether they are senior management, prospects, clients or colleagues