Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer - London, United Kingdom - Wates

Wates

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Wates Group are looking to hire a highly efficient and organised Executive Assistant, to provide first-class support to our Chief Financial Officer, who acts also as Company Secretary.

The role requires a confident decision-maker and communicator and will have a proven track record as EA/PA at Board level.

Experience within a legal or financial environment would be a benefit.

To be successful you will have the initiative to prioritise effectively and problem-solve, which are pre-requisites, as this is a pressurised and demanding role encompassing a wide range of challenging responsibilities, including intense diary management and the co-ordination of meetings and events.

Proactive and with the confidence to work autonomously, you will be business-aware, customer-focused and will demonstrate the diplomacy and discretion required to deal with key stakeholders.

As well as energetic, enthusiastic and with a sense of humour, you will possess the ability to embrace change.

The position anticipates you working closely alongside the Assistant Company Secretary, playing a key support role in the preparation of meeting agendas and papers and the management of the corporate calendar.

A high degree of attention to detail will be needed as will the ability to work well collaboratively.

You will be articulate, with strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent grammar and will have command of the full Microsoft Office suite.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary & bonus
Flexible working this role will be based in the Leatherhead / London area
Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more
Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK.

We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer.

Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement.

Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry's environmental impact.

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