Executive Assistant to Managing Director - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Marketing Manchester

Marketing Manchester

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Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location
Greater Manchester

Company
Marketing Manchester

Contract type
Permanent/ Full
- time

Salary
Up to £25,000 per annum

Closing Date
14/07/2023

Ref No
3594

Marketing Manchester (MM) has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide support to the MM Managing Director.

We are looking for a proactive, driven, and professional Executive Assistant, who is a confident team player and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

MM promotes Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet and study.

Our work is an essential component to successfully raise the profile of the city-region as the gateway to the North and improve global perceptions and city ranking.

MM is comprised of dynamic, creative, and supportive individuals who offer immense opportunities to learn and grow in promoting destinations both nationally and internationally.

Whether you are an experienced Executive Assistant or someone eager to kick-start a career in this field, this exciting role is perfect for you.

Additionally, flexible working arrangements are available.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing administrative support to the Managing Director's office.
Distributing work and information to appropriate colleagues in the absence of the Managing Director.
Acting as a first point of contact for the Managing Director regarding daytoday activities.
Managing diaries, booking meetings and rooms, and ensuring accuracy at all times.
Handling sensitive and/or confidential information and/or documentation with appropriate discretion.
Providing a minutetaking service when required.
Working with the Managing Director on the production of Board and committee papers.
Managing foreign currency when required, as well as processing expenses and travel management.
Undertaking the planning, management, and implementation of internal projects.

About You:

Flexible and resourceful.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
A problemsolver.

Skills Required:

Previous Experience working to support Senior Director, MD, CEO or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a similar environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
Expert in the use of a variety of Microsoft Office software.
Ability to learn and use IT, HR, and other systems effectively.
Be able to prioritise tasks and deliver to deadlines.

GC aims to promote a culture of flexibility and agile working.

Going forward we will be transitioning to a culture where full agile working will be a feature of many of our roles.

We also recognise that there may be a need for more permanent flexibility in your working arrangements and in such cases, we encourage you to have these discussions at the interview stage, to enable your flexible working request to be considered as early as possible.