Executive Assistant

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to support Directors at a growing company in the service industry. This role involves managing schedules, preparing reports, and making critical decisions on behalf of the Directors. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting senior management and possess strong communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Directors at a strategic level is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage Directors' schedules and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare reports and documents ahead of meetings.
• Act as first point of contact for the team.

Skills

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Communication

Proactive Approach

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Executive Assistant role - supporting company Directors in all aspects of the business.

Our client is on a growth trajectory and is looking for some additional support for the Directors. Within the service industry, the Directors are busy with business as usual tasks as well as working on expansion plans and new contracts.

We're looking for a highly capable Executive Assistant who is down to earth; a strong relationship builder capable of liaising with external partners and internal colleagues, and working closely with the Directors on a daily basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone ready to take on a new challenge and have the opportunity to take the lead on some exciting projects.

The role requires the usual Executive Assistant skills and experience, as well as a degree of autonomy to make confident commercial decisions and

Day to day duties:

• Managing Directors' schedules and co-ordinating meetings, booking travel within the UK & overseas
• Preparing reports and documents for meetings ahead of schedule
• Act as the first point of contact for the rest of the team, protecting Directors' time where possible
• Deputising for the Directors and making critical decisions on their behalf where necessary
• Drafting, editing, and managing communications including emails, reports, and presentations
• Being instrumental in helping to streamline workflows and operational processes
• Meeting support - attending, minute-taking, distributing actions, and ensuring follow-up on these
• Some personal PA duties

Essential experience:

• Previous Director level or C-Suite support experience, at a strategic level within an organisation
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise well
• Ability to make decisions and work autonomously on behalf of the Directors and the company
• High level of proficiency across MS Office and some creative applications
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and build relationships at all levels within a business and externally
• Proactive approach to the role, anticipating needs in advance