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Executive Assistant Reading, England

AWE

Full Time Reading, England 32200 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Role – Executive Assistant

Location - Reading Area

Closing date for applicants – 14th September 2023

Salary: from £32,200 (dependant on experience)

AWE are currently looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to provide appropriate, timely and accurate secretarial and administrative support.

Acting as a central point of contact, the ideal candidate will ensure that the Director is always in the right place, at the right time and properly briefed/equipped with the right information. You will possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and be highly organised and methodical to ensure information is produced and presented to the highest standards of accuracy.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

Excellent diary management as you will take full ownership and management of the Director's diary, appointments and travel bookings
Efficient organisational skills - Organising complex travel itineraries, adapting to any last minute changes to arrangements. Managing data and documents on behalf of the Director and maintaining the Director’s Action Tracker
The ability to balance conflicting demands and prioritise effectively
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including a professional telephone manner. Reviewing, prioritising and dealing directly with email and other correspondence on behalf of the Director
A high level of computer literacy including the use of Microsoft Office products

Experience working in an Executive support role would be desirable but not essential.

All candidates must be willing and able to apply for, obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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