Executive Assistant

England, London
Up to £40000 per annum + pro rata
12 Mar 2019
09 Apr 2019
VWR2786
Consultants
EA
IT
Contract
Full Time

Executive Assistant, International Software Company, 9-12-month maternity contract, London, £40,000 p/a pro rata

Our client an international software company requires an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Executives and senior Managers within the company. This is a 9-12-month maternity cover and is to start 1 April. Your hours are likely to be 9am-6pm.

The main duties of the Executive Assistant are:

  • Complex diary management across multiple time zones
  • Assisting with global travel arrangements
  • Acting as liaison with other senior directors
  • Processing expenses
  • General admin tasks which will include producing presentations, spreadsheets, emails etc
  • Management of logistical arrangements for regular internal meetings held around the world which will include, assisting with travel/accommodation, meeting scheduling, liaising with attendees and occasionally travelling with the team to provide on-the ground support and ensure events run smoothly
  • Assist with specific projects to support the operations of the business as a whole
  • Supporting the HR team in arranging interviews for potential candidates for assigned Executives
  • Screening enquiries and requests
  • Meet and greet visitors/guests to the office
  • Ad hoc duties as and when required

The successful candidate will have extensive experience providing a high standard of operational and administrative support at an executive level. You need to have excellent communication skills both spoken and written, ability to meet people at their level of experience and understanding and have project and events management experience. You need to be self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook, excellent attention to detail, strong reactive skills and ability to work to tight deadlines. You need to be willing to travel on behalf of the Company and take part in Company related trips and have excellent knowledge of all Microsoft packages.

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This is a fantastic opportunity! Apply NOW!