Executive Assistant

2 months ago

Greater London, United Kingdom Sheffield Haworth Full time

Introduction

Sheffield Haworth is a global consultancy founded in 1993. We have a history of assisting our clients in realising their potential and delivering a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world. Our vision is to be a leading global consultancy in people and transformational change. Our services include executive search, on-demand and interim executives, strategic research and advisory, change consulting, and leadership advisory.


Clients benefit from deep industry insights, our wide-ranging networks and high standards of delivery from our global team. We work with private and public companies across financial services, professional and business services, high-growth technologies, and multinational corporates.


Since its inception in 1993, Sheffield Haworth has undergone significant growth and expansion. We now employ a team of 200 professionals in 15 financial centres throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability-confident, committed employer.


The Role

The Executive Assistant supports consultants and associates across the business, interacting with Sheffield Haworth global offices and working as part of an EA team. The EA’s role is to assist the team with all their administrative needs in addition to working with the wider operations team to assist in supporting the smooth running of the London office.


Key Responsibilities

  • Diary management
  • Scheduling client and candidate meetings
  • Preparing client material and candidate profiles, collating and presenting team data and market information
  • Creating, proofreading and checking all client facing documents (e.g., job specifications, pitch documents, research reports, CV’s etc.)
  • Maintaining the Company Database and working with hubs in India as needed for data entry / document formatting
  • Demonstrates compliance with GDPR regulations
  • Manages the financial aspects of the billing process, including expense processing
  • Support the integration of new hires by coordinating induction itineraries, with input from team
  • Organising travel arrangements and itineraries
  • General administration support according to the needs of the team
  • Dealing with initial IT enquires and needs before directing queries to the IT helpdesk
  • Provide ad hoc reception cover
  • Answering and directing all queries received via email or telephone as needed


Key Attributes

  • Bright, articulate (both oral and written) and well presented
  • Well organised with a calm, unflappable temperament
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • First rate organisational skills
  • Proactive, willing and adaptable
  • Natural decision-making ability, supported by strong judgement and resourcefulness, even when under time pressure
  • A good team player


Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record in a team assistant, executive assistant or coordination role
  • Excellent IT skills are essential, including advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
  • Search database experience is beneficial but not essential
  • The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate effective prioritisation and time management skills


Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary offered dependent on skill/ experience
  • Discretionary Bonus Award
  • Hybrid Working (3 day requirement in office)
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 5% employer pension contribution


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Sheffield Haworth

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our ethos at Sheffield Haworth. We embrace varied perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included. Our values of Trust, Humanity, Inclusion, and Excellence guide us in all that we do.


  • Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity and disability-confident employer, adhering to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and characteristics.
  • Inclusive Culture: Our culture values altruism and encourages professional growth within a supportive community.
  • Support and Accommodations: We ensure reasonable accommodations for all individuals throughout the application process and employment.


For more on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit our DEI page.

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