Our client, a global pharmaceutical organisation, is looking for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support two Senior Executives on a 6 month FTC basis. This role requires a Senior Executive Assistant who is available immediately, used to supporting at a senior level and therefore can hit the ground running. Liaising with numerous stakeholders, and representing the Senior Executives internally and externally, you will manage their busy schedules to ensure they are fully supported. This role is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Executive Assistant that is available immediately to join a well regarded and successful company who really care about their employees!
Job title: Executive Assistant
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 DOE
Contract: 6 month FTC
Hybrid: 3 days office based, 2 days WFH
Responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of the Senior Executives schedules; diary management, travel arrangements, meetings and appointments
- Meeting management; research, meeting notes, setting agendas, following up, action points
- Travel arrangements; booking flights / accommodation / transfers, on call to ensure travel arrangements run smoothly and rearrange any last-minute changes, travelling with the Senior Executives when required
- Liaise on behalf of the Senior Executives with internal and external stakeholders; put together reports and presentations, attend meetings / events and acting as an ambassador to them
- Liaise closely with key members of the organisation to ensure both Senior Executives fully supported across all areas of the business
Personal specification:
- Prior experience supporting as an EA at a senior level
- Tech-savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Highly organised, proactive and professional, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, whilst acting as a gatekeeper
- Comfortable working autonomously but within a wider EA team
If you are an Executive Assistant, who is available immediately and lives within the Peterborough area, please yet in touch immediately!
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