Executive Assistant - London, United Kingdom - W Executive

Description

Job Description

W Executive is a multinational Executive Search firm with more than 330 colleagues across Europe. Established only 2 1⁄2 years ago, with private equity backing and an exceptional senior leadership team we are pursuing an aggressive growth strategy to fast become a world-class Executive Search, Interim and Advisory business. Our teams are comprised of the best experts in their fields; entrepreneurial, authentic and committed.

This role is multifaceted and calls for a diligent and eager individual who can work alongside experienced directors, supporting their operations and client liaisons.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and prioritise incoming requests and messages ensuring timely response and review.
• Initiate and develop a business development database to target and track opportunities and arrange meetings.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports and other documents for effective review.
• Compile data and prepare briefing materials for consultations and presentations.
• Coordinate and organise logistics, agenda and catering for internal meetings as required, take minutes and distribute follow-up action items.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders fostering positive relationships.
• Assist in facilitating corporate networking events and actively engage with external partners to promote the business through collaboration.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Profile

• Confident, adaptable and motivated with a robust work ethic. Must thrive in a fast paced and often demanding environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional phone and email etiquette.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work tasks.
• High proficiency in business acumen, ideally with previous experience in the executive search sector.

Benefits

• Excellent salary
• Private Healthcare

Location

• The role is based in our London offices, but hybrid working is available.