Executive Assistant London, England
Job description
About LawDeb
Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition, on a day–to-day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 132-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 250 colleagues across 6 business lines.
At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.
We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.
Job Role
The leadership team of Law Debenture is looking for a highly organised, dynamic and experienced assistant to support them in their day-to-day administrative activities allowing the team to focus on leading the business and driving growth. This person will need to be comfortable working in an energetic, proactive way, taking ownership of projects and activities across a number of disciplines.
Principle Duties
- Diary management and meeting organisation for three members of the executive team
- Manage senior executives’ travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation etc
- Varying levels of additional support for the Executive Team
- Meeting preparation and follow-up
- Preparation of Board papers, updating management information / reports etc
- Driving ad hoc projects, process improvement and support
- Arrange and support ‘all staff’ briefings and Townhalls
- Coordinate/ Manage internal and external events
- Carry out such other tasks as you may be reasonably directed to do by the Executive Team from time to time.
Is This You?
- Strong time management, organisational and planning skills - ability to prioritise work, multi-task and meet deadlines
- A “sleeves rolled up”, “can do” style of working, willing to be proactive and take initiative
- Problem-solver who takes accountability for progress
- Resilience, willingness to listen, learn and incorporate feedback
- Reliability, diligence and maintenance of excellent attention to detail whilst managing high workload in a fast-paced environment
- Aptitude for implementing efficient processes
- Able to take a brief and handle associated tasks confidently and independently
- Exhibit sound judgement with the ability to prioritise and make decisions
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders and different levels of seniority
- Adaptable and flexible team player, comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate outside of comfort zone
- Ambitious and eager to tackle new projects and take on additional responsibility
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience in a PA/EA role
- IT literate, advanced skills in all MS Office packages
- Strong communication and numeracy skills (incl. excellent English grammar and ability to adapt communication style to suit audience)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Professional services or financial services industry experience an advantage
Your Reward
- Competitive salary with annual review and performance bonus scheme
- Generous pension contribution
- Full healthcare cover
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Hybrid working after probation
- Attractive office space
Things To Note
People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves, help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture that’s fueling our growth.
LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.
Here’s the legal bit, please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
If you’d like to find out more about LawDeb and our open vacancies, please contact our HR team on [email protected].
