Job description

Executive Assistant. West of London circa £50k + bonus and benefits (negotiable, to attract the best)

A first class business needs a first class CEO and, at their right hand, a first class Executive Assistant. Our client, highly respected in their field, has a reputation for excellence and an enviable track record of delivery. They have a vacancy for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO.

This role demands the best and it comes with the best rewards too – not just the range of employment benefits and excellent salary on offer, but the satisfaction of being part of a growing business with an immaculate reputation. Still small enough for an ambitious individual to really make their mark, the Executive Assistant will genuinely be the CEO’s right hand.

This is a pacey and dynamic environment and the successful applicant will have natural energy, gravitas and the intelligence to quickly get to grips with new situations, combined with flexibility, organisation skills and the ability to juggle many tasks without letting detail slip. As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be confident gatekeeping and be happy to take on responsibility for matters arising in his absence or delegating where need be.

The CEO is a people person and values staff highly, but is clear that the organisation is, and will always remain, a high performance culture, where hard work and good decisions produce excellent results and generous rewards. The atmosphere is entrepreneurial to the core and to succeed in this role you must be prepared to react to situations as they arise, to travel twice a week where required, and to effectively manage changing priorities.

As the CEO’s representative the Executive Assistant will be a highly visible presence for this rapidly expanding business. They will also ensure that he is immaculately prepared for meetings preparing high quality presentations and information for him. They will schedule travel, prioritise calls on his time, manage his communications and undertake project work as required. While the usual range of administrative duties is there, the nature of this CEO and business means that this is not your regular PA role!

As a minimum we are looking for:

• 4 years in a similar Executive Assistant role in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment plus a further 3 years supporting busy senior execs, perhaps as a PA or similar
• A good quality degree or clearly graduate calibre with evidence of continuing development
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability, able to cope with large and changing workloads
• A networker with the ability to work effectively with numerous internal and external influencers and positively influence relationships
• Sound judgment and flexibility in balancing competing priorities, tight deadlines, and keeping people and projects moving on schedule
• A problem solver with the resilience and determination to find solutions
• Highly IT literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills (advanced Powerpoint would be an advantage)
• Numerical/great at data analysis
• Driving licence
• Flexible to travel up to 2 days a week for meetings across the UK.

In addition to an excellent salary there is a competitive benefits package on offer including a bonus and 33 days holiday on commencement. The Company also has a busy social event agenda that you will be a large part of.

If you want to discuss this position further please send your C.V. by Friday 10th February, attaching a supporting statement setting out why you feel you are suitable for this role. Please include your current salary and notice period – thank you!

The recruitment for this role will be handled by myHRdept, who are HR outsourcing specialists in Marlow with 20+ years’ experience supporting businesses. We are determined to make a difference in the recruitment business, providing candidates and clients alike with a professional and personalised recruitment service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 10/02/2023
Reference ID: EA1