Executive Assistant

Pearson Whiffin; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer. This hybrid role requires providing comprehensive secretarial support, managing a complex diary, and coordinating events. The ideal candidate will have strong experience as an Executive Assistant, excellent MS Office skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and attention to detail. Join a dynamic team supporting one of the largest charitable foundations in Europe.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working as an Executive / Personal Assistant.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a professional, confident manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the CPO.
• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, including scheduling.
• Act as the primary contact for matters relating to the CPO.
• Monitor and prioritise emails and communications on behalf of the CPO.
• Coordinate and organise internal and external events.
• Plan and deliver seminars, networking events, and conferences.
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations as required.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.

Skills

Strong experience working as an Executive / Personal Assistant

Computer literate with a strong understanding of MS Office

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organised and adaptable

Strong attention to detail

Proven experience supporting senior executives

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer

Full Time – Hybrid

Permanent

Mid Kent

We have a rare opportunity to join our client, one of the largest charitable foundations in Europe, as an Executive Assistant within a team supporting the CPO.

You will be providing efficient and responsive secretarial and administrative support, including diary and inbox management, as well as organising staff events.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide the CPOwith a full range of secretarial and administrative support.
• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, including scheduling meetings, appointments and travel.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all matters relating to the CPOand senior stakeholdes.
• Monitor and prioritise emails and incoming communications on behalf of the CPO.
• Coordinate and organise internal and external events.
• Plan and deliver seminars, networking events, and conferences.
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations as required.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.

About You :

• Strong experience working as an Executive / Personal Assistant.
• Computer literatewith a strong understanding ofMS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a professional, confident manner.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

If you meet the above criteria, don’t hesitate apply now for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Nicole Howe and Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultants for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment