Executive Assistant
- Recruiter
- Biscuit Recruitment
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £40-50k
- Posted
- 15 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2018
- Ref
- EAProp
- Job Title
- EA
- Industry Sector
- Property
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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