Executive Assistant £32K–£36K a year UK
Executive Assistant London, UK
We are seeking an experience Executive Assistant to provide professional administrative support to the CEO & Executive team for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
- Job Type: 12-month fixed term contract
- Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 (DOE)
- Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM
- Location: Didcot, hybrid working
As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the CEO with effective time management, including diary management, travel arrangements and co-ordinating engagements and meetings.
- Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders with a high level of professionalism
- Co-ordinate complex scheduling and calendar management
- Circulating all related documentation for meetings of the Board of Directors including the agenda, action plans, reports and other ad-hoc documentation.
- Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with appropriate communications, presentations and related documentation as required in support of CEO priorities.
- Manage the Receptionist and Administrator by providing guidance & support.
- Proactively manage regular meetings and events including Board meetings, Lunches and annual Board and Council Dinners.
- Event budgeting, catering, room and venue bookings, & accommodation
- Support the CEO with general office tasks that may arise from time to time.
- Provide flexibility to undertake other projects/tasks as the CEO requires.
The Executive Assistant will have the following related skills / experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively, using your own initiative.
- Strong skills in organisation, time management and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional manner, calm and confident with a can-do attitude.
- Previous line management experience is essential.
- Previous experience of minute taking.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office
- A driver licence is essential with own transport due to the office location
Benefits:
- Flexible working around the core hours of 10am – 4pm.
- Generous holiday allowance – 28 days holiday plus two additional days off as gift days.
- Pension
- Life assurance.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Retail Discount Scheme.
