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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced organizational and planning skills, effectively managing complex schedules, travel arrangements, and client interactions while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of supporting business development initiatives and financial administration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Executive Assistant ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft Office SkillsEvent OrganizationClient Service FocusTime Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Diary ManagementTravel BookingDocument ProductionDigital DictationFinancial AdministrationMinute TakingProject ManagementData Security Protocols
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMultitasking AbilityTeam CollaborationProactive Initiative
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDAC Beachcroft Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Secretarial NVQ / Diploma
Industry Keywords
Professional ServicesClient InteractionConfidential Information Handling
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDAC
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide dedicated support to senior-level individuals
- Provide a full personal organisational service and handle ad-hoc requests from Senior Management
- Manage complex and busy diaries
- Manage and book domestic and international travel
- Monitor urgent emails and inboxes
- Screen and handle telephone calls and emails
- Manage and book client meetings and events, preparing documentation and itineraries
- Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Perform digital dictation where applicable
- Assist with business development and communications activities using PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Organise client contact reports, delegate packs, printing and collating, and meeting and greeting delegates
- Support financial administration and maintain accurate financial data and bills
- Keep client contact information accurate and up to date
- Manage expenses and company credit card, liaising with Accounts
- Help the team work electronically and maintain a paperless environment
- Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and bespoke DAC Beachcroft systems
- Support cost-saving travel initiatives
- Handle confidential information according to firm data security protocols
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous Executive Assistant experience within a professional services environment is essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including a grade C in English and Maths, or equivalent
- A secretarial NVQ / Diploma or equivalent would be beneficial but is not essential
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft packages
- Demonstrable ability to multitask and prioritise a full workload under pressure and work independently
- Demonstrable experience of organising successful large events
- Excellent eye for detail with concern for quality and accuracy
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
- Client service-focused approach, interacting with clients professionally
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with ability to apply project management skills
- Excellent all-round communication skills and ability to engage effectively with different audiences at all levels
- Team-oriented, collaborative, flexible and can-do attitude
- Ability to take accurate minutes and produce them
- Professional telephone manner and ability to act as first port of call for external clients
- Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate proactivity
- Effective planning, prioritisation, organisation and time management skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
- A well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities