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An Executive Assistant is required to work for a leading defence company at their Frimley site, this role is working directly with one Senior Executive to provide full Confidential/Executive Assistant support, and may be required to provide specific administrative support to the Executive’s team.. The jobholder will possess strong communication skills including the ability to handle confidential, difficult or sensitive information/ situations with diplomacy, discretion and sensitivity.
Job Responsibility:
Provide efficient, responsive, and confidential Executive Assistant support to a Senior Executive, ensuring that the priorities of the Executive are actioned and achieved
Organise and summarise papers and reports, conducting additional research where necessary, to ensure that the Executive is in possession of all relevant background information needed
Manage all incoming communications (mail, telephone calls and messages)
draft responses
redirecting where appropriate
obtaining additional information as necessary
Ensure efficient management of the Executive’s diary
Utilise detailed business and organisational awareness to ensure effective engagement with senior executives and external contacts on behalf of the Executive
Will be required to manage and process the Executives expenses/invoices
May be required to support and/or deliver additional delegated responsibilities on behalf of the Executive
Perform ad-hoc project work as directed by the Executive
Requirements:
Previous experience of providing Confidential/Executive Assistant support to an Executive, or significant experience of providing an administrative service
Experience of building and maintaining effective and professional relationships with senior Executives, and internal and external stakeholders at all levels within an organisation
Have a thorough understanding of how to deal with confidential information/issues, and how to record/store this confidential information appropriately
Have good understanding of the Company, its structure and relevant procedures
Have good knowledge of the key senior stakeholders for the executive are, including having a good awareness/ understanding of the Management/Leadership team
Developed and strong administrative skills
Excellent IT Skills – Advanced knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel), able to touch-type
Experience of using digital communication mediums
Good working knowledge of relevant company IT systems
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrable SMART time management skills
Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Able to effectively articulate information in a logical and concise way that is appropriate to the intended audience
Capable of managing confidential and sensitive information (business and personal) and act with tact, total discretion and sensitivity at all times