Job description
Executive Assistant Job in Bournemouth
Our successful, well-established client based in Bournemouth is recruiting an Executive Assistant.
As the Executive Assistant to the Directors, you will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the senior leadership team ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Managing diaries, scheduling both internal and external meetings
· Being aware of daily priorities and coordinating meetings by organising and collating meeting agendas, providing confidential minute taking and distributing any follow-up actions
· Monitoring correspondence and ensuring information is responded to and directed to the relevant employee expediently
· Supporting with reports and administration, preparing correspondence, and producing high-quality documents
· Submitting expenses
· Booking and organising hotel accommodation, meeting venues and travel arrangements as well as resolving issues with our corporate travel management company. Always mindful of getting the best value
· Acting as first point of contact for enquiries from external organisations
· Managing the organisation of internal events such as Summer and Christmas parties and other employee social events
· Supporting the organisation of conferences including managing delegate lists, invitations, accommodation, dietary requirements, and travel
· Establishing and maintaining a sound knowledge of the business functions and structures in order to understand the business priorities and objectives.
· Carrying out any other reasonable tasks or special projects directly or indirectly connected with the role, as requested.
Skills and Experience:
· Previous experience as a Senior Administrator or Executive Assistant is essential
· Previous experience of organising and managing corporate events is preferred
· Previous experience in taking minutes of meetings is desired
· Educated to an A-level standard or equivalent. This should include a very high standard of spoken and written English, and a good general education in Maths
· Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure that all work is completed to the required standard
· The ability to communicate effectively and develop strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders of all levels
· The ability to prioritise effectively, juggle conflicting commitments and independently manage your own time and workload to meet required deadlines
· The ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, and discretion at all times
· The ability to use Outlook to an advanced level in order to manage multiple diaries effectively
· The ability to use Excel to an intermediate level, including understanding and utilising formulas in a spreadsheet
· The ability to use Word to an intermediate level in order to produce high-quality correspondence and create mail merge documents.
· The ability to use PowerPoint to an intermediate level
Salary and Benefits:
· A salary of £DOE per annum
· Monday to Friday working hours 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
· Free parking
· Learning and development opportunities
· Heath Cash Back Plan
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
This Executive Assistant job in Bournemouth would suit candidates who have a strong PA background, who are commercially aware and hands on.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bournemouth, Dorset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location