Office Support
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Hoddesdon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The role
Location: Split between Farringdon and Hoddeson office
We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to work closely with senior managerial or directorial staff to provide administrative support on a one-to-one basis.
You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the organisation and who key personnel are (both external and internal) and understand the organisation's aims and objectives.
Key accountabilities
Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations
Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments
Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager
Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared
Organising events and conferences (could come under meetings but they are usually much bigger than your standard meeting)
Additional ad hoc duties as appropriateSkills & experience
Relevant experience as a EA or Secretary
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Good organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines
Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issuesOther
A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.
Family friendly policies in place and some scope for flexible working by negotiation.
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of equality, diversity and inclusion. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive
Location: Split between Farringdon and Hoddeson office
We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to work closely with senior managerial or directorial staff to provide administrative support on a one-to-one basis.
You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the organisation and who key personnel are (both external and internal) and understand the organisation's aims and objectives.
Key accountabilities
Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations
Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments
Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager
Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared
Organising events and conferences (could come under meetings but they are usually much bigger than your standard meeting)
Additional ad hoc duties as appropriateSkills & experience
Relevant experience as a EA or Secretary
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Good organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines
Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issuesOther
A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.
Family friendly policies in place and some scope for flexible working by negotiation.
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of equality, diversity and inclusion. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive