Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


York, United Kingdom Optimum Recruitment Group Ltd Full time

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively with a well established and successful business based in York City Centre, who are looking to appoint an Executive Assistant. This is a newly created opportunity.

Our client is looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to work closely with the Chief Executive, to support their workload as the business is going through an extensive period of change.

You will support the CEO in the successful delivery of company objectives through providing and maintaining effective administration assistance and for ensuring provision for the efficient and effective operation of the company, including supporting thedifferent departments in their delivery of processes and procedures, team coordination and internal communications. There is also a large amount of projects that the CEO requires administrative / operational support with.

This is a fantastic and challenging opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career and contribute to the overall growth of the business. You will need to be highly proactive and adaptable, tech savvy, have the ability to navigate changing prioritiesand obstacles efficiently.

Your duties will include:

- Diary management, including organising both internal and external meetings.
- Active involvement in company meetings - minute taking and distribution, issuing and follow up of actions etc.
- Organising of events, company days and conferences.
- Creating high quality business documents, reports and presentations.
- Utilising the business systems to update all information on an on-going basis.
- Coordinating projects as required and to undertake specific special projects as mutually agreed with the CEO.
- Building up great relationships both internally and externally to maximise the scope of the position.

Our client will ideally be looking for an experienced EA who is looking for exposure to a cross functional role, maybe someone who has had operational involvement and knows how to manage internal process.

Do you have:

- Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
- Previous experience supporting senior stakeholders.
- Highly proficient on Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Outstanding attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- An ability to think proactively and prioritise work.
- Be naturally inquisitive by nature and an appetite to get tasks achieved.

Depending on where you are in your career will depend on the package offered but salary scope can be between £40,000 - £48,000 plus benefits DOE. This is an office based role.



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