At a Glance
- Tasks: Support C-suite executives with scheduling, travel, and meeting coordination.
- Company: Rapidly growing global organisation in the Professional Services sector.
- Benefits: Up to £42,000 salary, bonuses, excellent benefits, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunity for permanent position after initial 6-month contract.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and grow your career in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years as an Executive Assistant, strong organisational skills, and financial services experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum + Bonus & Excellent Benefits + Permanent Opportunity
Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
My client is a rapidly growing global organisation offering a range of services to the Professional Services sector. As part of their exciting growth plans, an opportunity exists to join this business in an Executive Assistant capacity. The role is initially a 6 month fixed term contract, but if performance levels meet the requirement, the client is committed to ensuring that the role is offered as a full time permanent position at the end of the initial 6 month period.
We are seeking a highly organised and capable EA to liaise closely with the internal departments and C suite team. Our ideal candidate would be able to dictate their time, skilfully balance competing priorities and effectively handle all administration and secretarial support matters. This is a great opportunity for someone who has worked in a fast paced financial/professional services environment.
Key Duties:
- Providing secretarial support to up to 6 board members
- Meeting organisation and diary management
- Making travel arrangements
- Meeting preparation and follow-ups
- Analysis of time and billable hours; co-ordination of client billing process
- Internal meeting co-ordination and excellent minute-taking
- Client communication / liaison re agendas, papers, board packs
- Maintaining CRM records; electronic document/record management
The Person:
- Ideally with 3+ years of Executive Assistant experience
- The appointed person will ideally have experience of working in a broader EA team, and working alongside a team of colleagues
- Financial services experience would be beneficial
- Outstanding time management, organisational and planning skills - ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Aptitude for implementing efficient processes
- Enthusiasm to take on additional responsibility and able to operate outside of comfort zone
- Confident liaising at all levels of seniority, articulate
The role is based from their Manchester office, offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home when you are up to speed.
If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Newcastle office.
GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.
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Executive Assistant in Salford employer: Gem Partnership Ltd
Gem Partnership Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and precision in logistics management. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, all while working in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and efficiency in the heart of the industry.
