At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Chief Scientific Officer with calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
- Company: Join a leading Life Sciences organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits, 31 days holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the Life Sciences sector while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Assistant in the Life Sciences or Scientific sector is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Company
We have an amazing new permanent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to work within the Life Sciences sector, working exclusively with the Chief Scientific Officer. Our client is a Life Sciences organisation and the role will be providing support to the CSO providing a wide range of tasks and responsibilities with the focus of optimising CSO’s time enabling them to focus on key business priorities, duties required extensive multi-tasking and prioritisation of workload.
About the Role
This is a full-time position that will be split between their office in central London working here 2 days a week, the office based in Stevenage in Hertfordshire 1 day a week and then 2 days a week working from home. The successful candidate must have had recent experience of working in the Life Sciences or Scientific sector. Excellent salary and benefits package available.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive and detailed calendar and diary management.
- Proactive management of the CSO’s email inbox to include implementation of a triage system.
- Act as primary contact, prioritise and manage enquiries with accuracy and actively troubleshoot to support seamless daily operations.
- Coordinate end to end logistics for internal and external meetings – setting up meeting rooms, arranging refreshments and greeting visitors.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, booking transportation and accommodation, preparing itineraries and managing expenses.
- Take minutes at meetings, tracking and following up on actions and assisting colleagues with timely delivery of tasks and projects.
- Function as the key liaison between the CSO and their internal and external stakeholders and teams, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Provide the CSO with timely updates and upcoming commitments, anticipating their needs in advance of meetings and events.
- Proactive collaboration with other EAs and PAs in the organisation to develop and enhance ways of working, following best practice, providing cover and assistance when required.
- Undertake additional projects and duties when required, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
- Mentor a PA/Administrator from the admin support team.
Qualifications
- Significant experience as an Executive Assistant working at senior level.
- Recent or current experience working within the Life Sciences or Scientific sector.
Required Skills
- Advanced MS Office skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Strong verbal and communication skills.
- Able to prioritise tasks whilst working under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Extremely proactive and energetic personality.
Pay range and compensation package
- Highly competitive salary.
- Flexible benefits package.
- 31 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension.
- Life Assurance.
- Yearly bonus.
- Private Healthcare.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Executive Assistant in Stevenage employer: Tate Recruitment
Join a leading Life Sciences organisation that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a flexible working arrangement split between central London, Stevenage, and home, you will enjoy a highly competitive salary, generous benefits including 31 days of holiday, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth. This role not only allows you to support the Chief Scientific Officer but also encourages mentorship and collaboration with other professionals in the field, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
