Executive Assistant

Robert Walters; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to support senior executives remotely. This role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating travel, and ensuring seamless communication. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are proactive in anticipating needs, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while working flexibly. Join a team where your contributions are valued and play a key role in supporting leadership success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant.
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive assistance to the CFO and Marketing Director.
• Coordinate confidential calendars and manage travel arrangements.

Skills

Diary Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Tact and Diplomacy

Job description

Executive Assistant

Salary: up to £35,000

Location: remote, preferably in the West Midlands.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant supporting the CFO and Marketing Director on a fully remote basis with some occasional travel to London.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing executive assistance to the CFO, including the coordination of a confidential calendar, managing requests for attendance, travel arrangements, meeting and event coordination, and ensuring the effective use of CFO's time.

You will bring extensive experience as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant, particularly in supporting senior staff and working within a large organisation.

The role is home-based, though you will be required to attend meetings in person, so an ability and willingness to travel occasionally to London is expected.

About You

• Experience in supporting directors: Demonstrable experience providing high-level administrative support to senior executives, effectively managing their needs and priorities.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities seamlessly.
• Complex diary management with the proven ability to manage intricate and demanding diaries, coordinating meetings, travel, and events efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous in managing itineraries and all related logistics, ensuring everything is in order.
• Collaborative and flexible, always ready to support colleagues and contribute to team success.

Person Specification

• Proactive and able to take initiative, with a strong ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment.
• Tact and diplomacy - Diplomatic and professional, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with care and discretion.
• Managing complex workloads, consistently delivering quality results within tight deadlines.
• Anticipates needs and plans ahead to ensure smooth operations and the successful delivery of tasks.

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