Executive / Technical Assistant to CEO - London, United Kingdom - Gallagher

Gallagher

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Gallagher is looking to hire an Executive / Technical Assistant to the CEO of Energy, Power & Renewables in our Specialty Division.

This is an incredible opportunity for an exceptional individual who is passionate about working in a dynamic, fast paced business to be part of a successful global organization and who will act as a seamless extension of the individual supported and will happily work closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the organization; in the UK and overseas.

The role will involve the typical duties of an EA but with many other opportunities to showcase your technical ability, initiative, experience and skills through ad hoc project activity.

An ambitious and entrepreneurial nature together with a determined hands on approach is vital to ensure you succeed in this challenging, varied and sometimes pressurised role.

This role will be offered on a full time and permanent basis and will be based in our London office but with flexibility around agile working.

Your Role:

Provide an effective and responsive administrative service to the Chief Executive Officer, Energy, Power & Renewables
Deputise, as appropriate, in meetings for the Chief Executive Officer, Energy, Power & Renewables, providing a technical summary of meeting and key action points.
Prepare monthly reports/presentations on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Energy, Power & Renewables for input into various committees/meetings.
Maintain and manage a busy diary, organising internal and external appointments considering current priorities, global time zones and the need for focus time
Coordinate and arrange business trips including meeting itineraries, travel and accommodation
Liaise with internal and external colleagues and clients across the globe
Reconcile expense claims and credit card statements
Act as a 'gate keeper' to ensure nonessential tasks are given low priority

Your Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

Experience of working in a similar Executive Assistant role which demonstrates your ability to multitask, organise and prioritise effectively
Basic technical Insurance knowledge
Ability to plan and organise self and others
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal English language skills are essential
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise pace over perfection when needed
Flexible, approachable & socially confident
Sound knowledge of office tools especially MS Outlook and Teams
Ability to develop and maintain relationships
High level of confidentiality
Eligible to work in the UK.

What We Offer You:

We want Gallagher to be the organisation that all our people are proud to be a part of and where everyone can call themselves one of our team.

Where our culture is embracing of difference, where you can be the best and, perhaps most importantly, be yourself.

We are all different in some way. If we were all the same, and all thought the same, we would be vulnerable as a group.

By welcoming and encouraging diverse opinions and backgrounds within our organisation, we will have a healthier, more innovative and ultimately more profitable business.

About Us:

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture motivated by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets.

A culture driven by our people, over 30,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures.

As a member of our global brokerage team, you'll help our clients address risk, protect assets and recover from losses.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation.

Gallagher is committed to diversity of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

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