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Level:
Term: permanent
Weekly hours: 40.0
Salary: GBP 50000 - 55000 per year
Location: Surrey

Executive Assistant
Permanent
£50,000 - £55,000
Croydon: - Hybrid working; 3/ 4 days office based - 1 / 2 days home based

The role of Executive Assistant will be key to supporting the CEO and working as a true business support EA in all areas of operations. We are looking for an EA to offer 1 to 1 support to the CEO and work on wider operational duties and projects, so the role requires someone who loves variety and getting stuck in and supporting needs outside of a traditional PA role. As Executive Assistant you must be experienced in managing a wide range of administrative duties and executive support-related tasks, as well as be able to work independently and on your own initiative.

You will need to be organised, flexible, able to prioritise effectively, enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people, both in the UK and abroad. In addition to this you will require a general understanding of HR as you will be responsible for managing the HR function for the UK office.

Key duties: -

EA to Director; Diary management and act as a gatekeeper
Arrange in person and online meetings as requested
Arrange timing of Governance meetings and distribute papers and record minutes of Governance meetings
Prepare reports, meeting papers and presentations
Schedule meetings and appointments
Building and office facilities and line management of office coordinator
Organise company/team social events
Responsible for basic company HR function (external consultant used for more specialist work)
Take on research / project work
Assist with recruitment
Sign off contracts of employment
Manage on-boarding compliance

Experience required:

Solid experience of working as a PA / EA to C-suite / Senior Director level
High level of proficiency in Google Suite
Experience of working in HR, dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
Excellent oganisational skills and ability to manage multiple conflicting deadlines with a calm and professional approach
Solution focused
First class communication skills; both verbal and written
Positive approach and good at building solid working relationships both internally and externally