Executive Assistant to Director

NIANRO CONSULTING; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A small research consultancy is seeking a committed Executive Assistant to support the Director with various responsibilities, including calendar management and client liaising. This part-time role involves around 3-15 hours over three days a week, mostly virtual, with some in-person support required. Candidates should possess exceptional organisational skills and be proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Professional in outlook and approach.
• Flexible approach and nature, comfortable working under pressure.
• Emotionally mature, personable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a weekly schedule through strategic calendar management.
• Manage a busy inbox in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with clients including high-profile stakeholders.
• Plan, book and coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Organise events and manage general enquiries.

Skills

Google Suite/Workspace proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Exceptional written and verbal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Exceptional organisational skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Job description

NIANRO Consulting is a small research consultancy specialising in policy analysis and social justice. We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and committed Executive Assistant to join our team. You will support our Director across all areas of her busy portfolio as an academic, consultant and author acting as her trusted right-hand person.

Key responsibilities

• maintain a weekly schedule through strategic calendar management
• manage a busy inbox in a timely fashion
• liaise with clients including high-profile stakeholders
• manage general enquiries
• make reservations and confirm appointments
• plan, book and coordinate domestic and international travel
• plan and organise events
• maintain an up-to-date list of priorities

About you

• professional in outlook and approach
• proficient in Google Suite/Workspace, Microsoft Office and related tools
• exceptional written and verbal skills
• proactive problem-solver with a h\'can do\' attitude
• exceptional organisational skills
• meticulous attention to detail
• flexible approach and nature, comfortable working under pressure
• emotionally mature, personable and trustworthy

The role is part-time (approx. 3-15 hours) across three days per week, 95% can be carried out virtually although some in person support may be required on occasion.

Closing date: midday, Wednesday 22 October.

Interviews (in person): Thursday 6 November.