Executive Assistant

Are you a proactive and driven Executive Assistant seeking a dynamic role in a leading, award-winning business? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where each day presents new challenges?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you…

Our client, with an intrnational supply base spanning over 20 countries, is in search of a dedicated individual to serve as the primary point of contact for all office inquiries and provide executive support to the Managing Director. This role demands confidence, a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a can-do attitude.

Salary: £33,000-£36,000 (DOE)

Benefits: 23 Days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company pension, healthcare, and life cover

Hours: Monday – Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

While the office is currently located in Redhill, there is a planned move to Reigate in the New Year. The role will be office-based for the first 3 months, with the option to work from home on Fridays thereafter.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Diary management
• Attend meetings, prepare draft minutes, and follow up on actions
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the UK and overseas
• Produce detailed itineraries and agendas
• Liaise with overseas suppliers
• Manage and maintain schedules and appointments
• Conduct research, collect and analyse data for reports and documents
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, as well as organise events
• Monitor, screen, respond to, and distribute incoming communications, including calls
• Coordinate project-based work, including sales reports and presentations
• Handle HR responsibilities
• Manage expenses
• Oversee staff training requirements
• Responsible for the overall management and smooth running of the office

As a successful Executive Assistant, you will have the following:

• Minimum 'A' level education, preferably degree-educated with prior EA experience to director level

• Positive and proactive approach to work
• Demonstrable significant experience in managing business relationships at Director and senior management levels
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, and multitask
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within the business and with external contacts
• Locally based, within a 1-hour commute of the office

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