Team Assistant, Industry Debelopment

British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA); London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

10% non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Corporate discounts

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading UK trade body is looking for an administrative support professional to join their team in London. This full-time role involves assisting with event management, data handling, and communication coordination. Ideal candidates should excel in high-pressure situations and possess strong administrative skills. A competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday, are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing multiple tasks under pressure.
• Exceptional accuracy and proofreading abilities required.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM databases, preferably Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delegate and speaker management for events.
• Support event execution and manage communications.
• Maintain department-wide filing systems and data accuracy.
• Support event execution, manage delegate bookings, and handle pre/post-event communications.
• Maintain department-wide files, systems, and databases; assist on ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Microsoft Dynamics

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

CRM databases (preferably Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Overview

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic team while developing your skills in administration and data management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines with ease, and maintaining professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Event Delivery Team Support: Assist with delegate and speaker management for the event delivery team, focusing on the flagship events, diary management, and general data/admin tasks department wide
• Data Management: Use CRM to manage data, maintain online filing systems, and ensure data accuracy
• Communication: Coordinate communications department wide, arrange panel calls for the event delivery team, and manage collateral
• Execution: Support the event delivery team on in person and digital event execution, manage delegate bookings, and handle pre- and post-event communications
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain department wide files, systems, and databases, manage inboxes, and support ad-hoc projects

Requirements

• Strong administrative skills with a focus on process improvement
• Adaptable and flexible, able to respond to changing business needs
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM databases (preferably Microsoft Dynamics)
• Exceptional accuracy and proof-reading abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry
• Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture
• A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus
• Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday
• Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you; health cash plan; critical Illness and income protection insurance; employee Assistance Programme - includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing
• Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme

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