Role Purpose
We are looking for a responsible Executive Assistant to provide personalised secretarial and administrative support in a well-organised and timely manner. You will work predominantly on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to the manager’s working life and communication. This is a fixed-term contract covering a maternity.
Role Responsibilities
- Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with colleagues and clients
- Manage a very busy diary, scheduling meetings and appointments and manage complex travel itineraries
- Attend and take minutes of the Executive Team meetings
- Organise facilities for meetings and ensure the manager is well prepared and has correct documentation
- Devise / maintain office systems, including data management and filing
- Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority
- Carry out background research and present findings
- Liaise and support during overseas visits from other JH countries
- Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations including proof-reading existing material
- Provide support for other Executive Team members (including travel arrangements)
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and other staff
- Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
Role Requirements
Proven work experience as a personal assistantKnowledge of office management systems and proceduresMS Office and English proficiencyOutstanding organisational and time management skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize daily workloadExcellent verbal and written communications skillsDiscretion and confidentialityCompetencies Required
Technical competencies :
Diary ManagementTravel ManagementProject ManagementIT LiterateEfficient office administration systemsDelivery of resultsGerman Speaking (Not Essential)Personal / Professional competencies :
ProactiveTakes ownershipExcellent verbal communicationWritten communicationPlanning and organisingTeam workerRespects colleaguesCustomer Service Excellence