Executive Assistant to CEO Bedford, England
Job description
About us
Our client is managing a diverse portfolio of businesses including but not limited to care and property investments. The group is expanding rapidly with presence in multiple locations. The management team is professional, innovative and provides growth opportunities for the right candidates.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- International workforce
Our clients are looking for a skilled Executive Assistant To CEO to join their team.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a proactive attitude and a commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary point of contact between the Office of the CEO and other deparments and subsidiary companies, including helping to coordinate the work of the different groups and providing administrative support for corporate focus areas.
- Assist the CEO in the development of presentations and white papers for internal and external audiences.
- Determine priority of matters of attention for the CEO; redirect matters to staff to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate.
- Keep the CEO advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
- Routinely perform a wide variety of support duties.
- Handle printing, faxing, mail/overnight packages, copying, filing, and email/messages.
- Sort and triage mail; maintain e-mail and other address directories.
- Compose and prepare letters relating to routine correspondence for the CEO’s signature.
- Schedule departmental meetings; assist in the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas and materials.
- Transcribe source material, prepare documents, reports, tables and charts; distribute as appropriate.
- Prepare, reconcile, and submit expense reports.
- Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Attend meetings and take notes of discussion; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries.
- Complete a variety of special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, financial spreadsheets, special reports, and agenda material.
- Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or Executives as needed.
Skillset and background:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Seven to Ten years’ prior experience in supporting a senior executive or team
- Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Someone who exhibits sound judgment with the ability to prioritize and make decisions
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
- Comfortable interacting with high-level executives
- A team player capable of cultivating productive working relationships across the firm
- Resourceful, can-do attitude
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Reference ID: EA2CEO-TCG
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
