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    Executive Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Owen Reed

    Owen Reed
    Owen Reed London, United Kingdom

    2 days ago

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    JOB DESCRIPTION
    We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to join a top law firm in London.


    ROLE DETAILS
    Job Title Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
    Ultimate reporting to Executive Director
    Contract Full-time
    Location Hybrid – at least one day per week in the London office


    JOB PURPOSE


    We are looking for a professional and experienced Executive Assistant who is happy to take the initiative while working under the supervision of the Executive Officer, covering a wide range of administrative responsibilities to fully support the Executive Director.

    This role will be primarily responsible for the efficient arrangement of travel including the instigation and management of complex itineraries, logistics, meetings, expenses and diary management requiring accurate and timely diary planning and foresight for the Executive Office.

    Also, the preparation of reports, correspondence, information requests supporting the Executive Officer where necessary.
    The position is privy to confidential information and requires diplomacy and absolute discretion.


    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Effective management of the Executive Director's complex diary
    Understand and manage the Executive Director's commitments to ensure a workable balance is maintained in the short long-term diaries.
    Ensure ongoing understanding of industry events, project timelines, crucial meetings and other commitments of the senior team to manage expectations of the Executive Director's attendance (liaising with the senior team as required)
    Ability to forward plan
    Understand the where, when and why of meetings the Executive Director is required to attend
    Understand the nature of meetings that can be marked as optional for the Executive Director
    Understand the Executive Director's private commitments so far as they affect diary availability
    Seek understanding and take instruction from the Executive Officer as required
    Management and processing of expenses
    Request, manage and process the expenses of all team members including the Executive Director following the expenses policy
    Ensure the appropriate expense processes are followed including relevant deadlines for submission (chasing as required)
    Raise any concerns on expenses with the Executive Officer in the first instance
    Be the first point of contact for the Executive Director prioritising correspondence, emails and phone calls
    Ongoing review of the Executive Director's emails and correspondence to ascertain priority of response to communicate to the Executive Director
    Respond to administrative emails and phone calls on behalf of the Executive Director
    Respond to requests (meeting, attendance, general requests) from internal and external stakeholders verbally and in writing (as required)
    Reach out to internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Director as required
    High-level secretariat support to key internal and external meetings
    Proactive management and support with internal and external meetings to include preparing agendas, coordinating supporting papers and document and producing minutes
    Proactively ensure follow-up actions are swiftly progressed, liaising with relevant parties to ascertain progress
    Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director
    Ensure accurate and high-quality provision of correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director at all times
    Provide timely completion of all necessary correspondence
    Ensure all correspondence approved by the Executive
    Director is sent without delay (liaising with the Executive Officer as required)
    Compile necessary information to prepare reports and presentations for the Executive Director's approval
    Follow branding requirements on all correspondence, reports and presentations
    Liaise with key stakeholders at national and international level
    Act as a conduit for the Executive Director in respect of all external stakeholders, sharing and gathering information as appropriate
    Provide meeting pre-reading for the Executive Director to include details of the key attendees and relevant articles and publications
    Maintain confidentiality
    Discreet management of confidential matters at all times
    Recognise confidential and sensitive information and manage accordingly
    Seek guidance from the Executive Officer on any concerns regarding confidentiality and/or the nature of such information


    EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
    Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel,
    PowerPoint)
    College courses in related field (desirable)
    Database systems experience (desirable)
    Proven successful experience in this role or a similar role (a must)
    Experience dealing in a fast paced and demanding corporate environment whilst being privy to highly confidential matters and documentation (a must)


    KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
    Impeccable attention to detail
    Calm disposition, highly organisational with very good time management skills and the ability to prioritise amid competing tasks and the demands of a fast-paced environment
    Ability to use sound judgment and experience to ensure effective administrative and operating systems are developed, implemented and maintained
    Ability to take a step back, take an overview and adopt a balanced approach to diary management, suggesting varied options for a realistic and manageable workload
    Fast and efficient under pressure especially during high volume periods
    Ability to maintain a consistently positive, courteous and professional demeanour
    Highly developed effective listening skills, articulate written and spoken communications


    EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS


    This role will be entitled to 28 days annual leave per annum pro rata plus UK bank holidays (on pro rata basis).

    This role will automatically be enrolled into the company pension scheme.
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