Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)

THE CROWD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious architecture practice in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy Partner. This role includes managing their schedule, booking travel, and collaborating with the admin team. Candidates should have solid PA/EA experience, excellent organisation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with flexible working arrangements and a vibrant studio culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing the professional schedule of a Partner.
• Ability to organise and maintain filing systems.
• Skills to book complex international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the professional schedule of the Partner.
• Organise and maintain filing systems.
• Document meeting minutes and actions for various meetings.
• Collaborate with other admin team members.

Skills

Previous solid PA/EA experience supporting senior leaders

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Diary management experience

Proficient in MS Office Suite and ideally Adobe Creative Suite

Personable, friendly and professional

Confident communicating with all levels

Job description

About The Role

The Crowd are working with a prestigious, mid to large-size architecture practice who are looking for an Executive Assistant to join their Cambridge studio on a 12 month+ fixed term contract (maternity cover).

Within this role you will closely support abusy Partner with their professional schedule and support the wider team with studio and admin tasks. Duties will vary from completing tasks and errands, maintaining their calendar, booking complex international travel and liaising with clientele.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced EA/PA to join a fast-paced and inspiring studio environment. With a sociable culture, excellent benefits, and flexible working on offer, the company also delivers a portfolio of high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing professional schedule of the Partner
• Organising and maintaining filing systems
• Running errands and completing tasks
• Documenting meeting minutes and actions for various meetings
• Booking travel and accommodation for Partner
• Updating and organising contacts database
• Compiling quarterly regional reports with the Partner
• Collaborating with other admin team members to manage the studio effectively

Key Skills/Requirements

• Previous solid PA/EA experience supporting senior leaders
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Diary management experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and ideally Adobe Creative Suite
• Hard working and dedicated
• Personable, friendly and professional
• Confident communicating with all levels of teams/companies/clients and ability to build trusted relationships and go the extra mile

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