Executive Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
As Executive Assistant you will be responsible for a number of operational and business-related administrative duties while providing an extensive level of support to the executive team.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Office, your priority will be to make the best of the executive’s time. You will, at times, need to be available during hours outside of the usual UK working day to align with travelling executives in other time zones.
Who we are
Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.
Enoda is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.
Its founder-led team is committed to solving the big problems of the energy system, delivering the systems that support sustainable prosperity for everyone.
As an Executive Assistant at Enoda, you'll spend your time
- Arranging travel including visas, itineraries, accommodation
- Executive inbox and calendar management
- Preparing meeting agendas and minutes
- Coordinating both internal meetings and external events
- Supporting the Board of Directors including managing the preparation of board meetings
- Supporting with expense claims and reconciliations
- Acting as the filtering interface in times of high pressure and as appropriate
- Handling corporate documents and assisting with Executive communication
- Working with other EA's to coordinate large-scale events
The key experience we're looking for
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, Sharepoint, Asana, and other communications platforms
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to act on initiative and maintain good discipline resolving problems quickly
- Ability to act with strict confidentiality and personal sensitivity
- Previous experience of working at Board level
- Ability to stay focused under pressure and priorities effectively
Personal attributes we look for
- Proactive in looking for ways to support
- Very well-organised and detail-oriented
- Capable of managing fast-changing schedules and deadlines, with a positive “we can make this work” attitude
- High standard of personal presentation
- Strong sense of personal accountability
- Personal reflection as a practice
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Rational thinker
- Innovative and creative; open-minded problem solver
Additional skills & experience beneficial to the role
- Knowledge of Investor-related corporate obligations
- Previous experience in a fast-growing team environment
- Professional proficiency in languages other than English
What we offer
- Salary: £50,000- £60,000 dependent on skills & experience
- A competitive incentives scheme reflecting your contribution to the business
- A flexible pension policy tailored to your requirements
- A balanced workday that allows you time to enjoy some outside thinking space
Enoda is cultivating a culture where we embrace our vision of sustainable prosperity for everyone. Built on the principles of win-win outcomes and extreme ownership, we strive to act with integrity, and be accountable.
Teams are encouraged to be relentless in the pursuit of scientific truth; we strive on the challenge of solving the most complex problems together.
Equal opportunity statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, we're committed to creating an environment which engenders equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment stages and upon joining Enoda. This is integral to our mission of providing sustainable prosperity for everyone.
If you have questions regarding our recruitment process, please get in touch with our Head of Talent Acquisition at: [email protected]
We look forward to your application!
https://enodatech.com
