Permanent
EA
Richmond
35k - 37k + Benefits

Executive Assistant

Ref: 253| Posted: 11th Oct 2021

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Executive Assistant 

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 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 8.45-5.15pm, Monday-Friday.

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