Executive Assistant

  • Job Reference: EACEO-MR-L
  • Date Posted: 12 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Excel Recruitment
  • Location: Central London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Administration, PA / Office Management
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Duration: 3 months, approx.
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Marcus Ratcliff
  • Email: marcus@xlrecruit.com

Job Description

This prestigious professional membership organisation is recruiting an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the Chief Executive on a temporary basis. The post holder will work alongside the secretariat team but will report directly to the CEO, representing them in communication with internal and external contacts, and contributing to processes of the executive office.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:

  • Develop a keen understanding of priorities for the CEO, learning to provide crucial support in anticipation of demands on their time.
  • Undertake complex diary management responsibilities, ensuring an efficient and manageable schedule.
  • Lead on the delivery of the main administrative responsibilities of the CEO, providing travel itineraries, agendas, and related paperwork.
  • Support the organisation of high-profile meetings and events, in conjunction with the CEO and executive team.
  • Plan and deliver committee and board meetings and provide support by drafting agendas, taking minutes and organising presentations.
  • Prepare briefing papers, collate papers and materials, research and draft responses when required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Experience providing executive support at CEO level, including taking board and committee meeting minutes.
  • Experience of drafting reports, proposals, and other correspondence for senior staff members.
  • A strong communicator, both written and verbally, with excellent time management abilities.
  • Excellent IT skills, competent with all MS Office applications.

Salary and Details:

  • c£21.50 per hour
  • Full-time, temporary position due to start quickly and last for up to 3 months, with a permanent vacancy in the team.
  • Based in Central London office, with provision for remote working for 3 days/week.

 

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a new challenge, please send your CV to Marcus today.