Executive Assistant to leading high profile Hotelier

Our client, a high-profile Hotelier with luxury properties in London and LA requires a professional and experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support with his day-to-day general needs and business calendars.

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A calm and unflappable manner is crucial, plans will change at the last minute and taking this in your stride and coming up with a plan B will be needed on a regular basis. You must have excellent communication and prioritisation skills and be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

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With an A-list clientele and UHNW luxury lifestyle, the principal mixes in celebrity circles and someone from a talent or entertainment background would be well suited and an understanding and brand awareness of luxury hotels in London and LA would also be a huge advantage.

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This is not a 9am to 5pm position and absolute flexibility and commitment is key. Candidates must be willing and able to commit completely to the role and be available to work in different time zones when required.

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You will be based in the head office in Marylebone, London and working alongside his Personal Assistant.

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Hours:-   Full time with regular out of hours support

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Location:-   Marylebone

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Salary:-   £75k-90k dependent on experience

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Start Date:-   ASAP

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Interviewing:-   Immediately

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Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

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• Maintaining their business diary and coordinating with management and heads of departments regarding
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\\n• Coordinating business meetings with outside entities and ensure efficient scheduling to optimize their time
\\n• Handling all correspondence and screening calls and enquiries
\\n• Handling his emails and ensuring follow ups are executed and deadlines are met
\\n• Act as a liaison between management and other departments, ensuring perfect coordination across all hotel
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\\n• Accompanying the client day to day when needed and available to travel if required
\\n• Prioritising conflicting needs
\\n• Actioning itinerary plans, including travel and business associated events
\\n• Supporting the Global VP of Brand and Strategy when required

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Candidates must be / have:

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• We are looking for someone with vast experience as an EA in a fast-paced industry

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• Exceptional written correspondence skills
\\n• Experience with high profile/ VIPs is desirable but not necessary
\\n• A proactive problem solver who can work independently and efficiently
\\n• Excellent administrative and communication and articulation skills
\\n• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
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\\n• Calm under pressure and resilient
\\n• Excellent relationship builder
\\n• Confidential and discreet
\\n• High-level of attention to detail

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PLEASE NOTE

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We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position and there is tough competition in the employment market.  In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following requests to aide your application:

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• Detail your relevant experience in a Cover Letter and include this on an up to date CV

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• Quote your required salary

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• Confirm your availability for interview and when you could start a new role

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• If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application

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The more information you can provide, the better we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly.

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Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.