Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Exciting Opportunity: Executive Assistant for a Visionary Entrepreneur
Our client, a down-to-earth and self-made entrepreneur deeply passionate about talent development, is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to join their team. This hybrid role, based in [Location], offers the chance to organize key aspects of our client's professional life, with occasional international travel opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Task and Project Coordination:
* Assist in planning and executing various business-related and personal projects and initiatives.
* Track deadlines, deliverables, and action items to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Relationship Management:
* Cultivate positive relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders on behalf of the business owner.
* Represent the business owner professionally at meetings, events, and networking functions.
Information Management:
* Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information and documents.
* Organize and maintain digital and physical files for easy access to essential documents and resources.
Problem Solving and Anticipation:
* Anticipate the needs of the business owner and proactively address potential challenges or obstacles.
* Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills in unexpected situations.
Calendar Management:
* Effectively manage the business owner's schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
* Prioritize appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure efficient use of time.
Communication Liaison:
* Act as the primary point of contact for the business owner, promptly and professionally handling emails, calls, and inquiries.
* Facilitate communication between the business owner and internal/external stakeholders.
Administrative Support:
* Provide administrative support such as drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, and managing documentation.
* Assist with personal errands and tasks, from household management to personal appointments.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, preferably in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
* Strong communication skills to support, offer advice, and act as a business partner to the entrepreneur.
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and calendar management software.
* Discretion and trustworthiness, handling confidential information with sensitivity.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and dynamic work environments.
* Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also thriving in a team environment.
Benefits and Salary:
* Up to £70k base salary, commensurate with experience.
* Discretionary bonuses.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Exciting opportunity for occasional international travel.
If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling role supporting a visionary entrepreneur and playing a pivotal part in their success story, we invite you to apply. Join our client's team and be part of an environment that values growth, innovation, and collaboration