Executive Assistant
*whilst lockdown is in place, this role will involve working from home*
As an established, growing company the role of Executive Assistant is an integral part of the company. You will enjoy working in central Richmond offices close to Richmond station, being part of a successful, friendly team, private healthcare, pension, and a competitive salary.
The Executive Assistant role is pivotal to the company’s success and has been formed as a new role to aid company growth. The EA will carry out extensive PA, HR and admin duties and act as first point of contact for the company.
The company is a leading international consultancy, established for over 10 years, advising a wide range of blue chip companies within the healthcare sector.
As the Executive Assistant you will be responsible for:
- Providing full administrative and PA support to two Directors plus ad hoc support to three Principal Consultants
- Understanding the priorities and business direction and anticipate needs
- Supporting the development of new entrepreneurial activities planned within the Biotech space
- Managing diaries, international travel, and paperwork
- Managing the company's interface with its clients
- Managing office budgets and the development of financial monthly management reports
- Managing the office and suppliers to ensure smooth functioning and H&S compliance
- Acting as the first point of contact, fielding calls from prospective clients and dealing with ad hoc requests from existing clients on behalf of the Directors
- Performing HR duties in liaison with HR legal team
- Managing the graduate recruitment process in support of the lead recruiting Consultant
- Assisting the Business Presentation Specialist in the preparation and delivery of interim and final reports to clients as needed; Prepare presentations and proof-read final reports
The successful candidate for the role of Executive Assistant will:
- Be highly numerate and possibly degree educated
- Have worked in a similar role, supporting managing partners/executives
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Have outstanding organisational skills; ability to prioritise, create strong internal processes and multi-tasking
- Have confidence in dealing with very senior managers in large blue chip companies
- Have excellent Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet skills, and evidence of using these skills regularly over the last 12 months
In return, the Executive Assistant will receive a basic salary of £35,000, 24 days holiday, pension and private healthcare. Working hours are 8.45-5.30pm, Monday-Friday.
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