Executive Assistant to Managing Director

2 days ago

Leyland, United Kingdom QA Scheme Support Services Ltd Full time

**Our MD needs help Can you save him time, help him improve business efficiency and focus?**

**Do you want to work with someone who works collaboratively, is committed to working hard and doing things with integrity?**

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director. The role involves
- liaising with departmental heads
- co-ordinating meeting logistics including meeting documentation and following up on agreed actions
- collaborating effectively with departmental heads, acting as an additional resource in periods of absence or peak demand

**Do you have the following qualities and skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.**
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Problem solving capability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and inquisitive mind
- Strong reporting skills

The successful applicant will report directly to the Managing Director.

You will work with all departments from the wider business including Business Development, Marketing, Membership, Digital Transformation, Compliance, Finance, ADR and Customer Service.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Support the MD with meeting notes and ensuring actions are completed on time
- Coordinate initiatives and developments to help drive the business
- Take ownership of problems identified and see the action through to the end
- Liaise with senior colleagues to ensure quality data is regularly produced
- Liaise with the insurer to ensure their request for information are handled in a timely manner
- Proofread all external documentation (e.g. marketing literature) for accuracy
- Manage all social media accounts for the schemes
- Support departments across the business as and when required
- Preparing reports for the Board on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Already lives within a 40-minute commute of Leyland, Lancashire.
- The ability to analyse, interpret data and ensure reports are accurate from departments
- Problem-solving skills
- The ability to plan work and meet deadlines
- The ability to manage tight and often conflicting deadlines
- Understanding of project management
- Highly developed communication skills - written and verbal
- Organisation Skills to assess the priorities and manage time accordingly
- A methodical and logical approach
- Work independently or as part of a team
- Versatile and able to work across departments
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experienced in managing social media accounts

**We offer additional benefits**:

- 33 days leave plus a day off on your birthday
- An additional monthly paid company net profit bonus - (average additional earning between £3K - £4K for FTE per year)
- Company pension
- Death in service insurance
- Free on-site secure parking when at the office
- Free tea/coffee

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live within a 40 minute commute of our offices in Leyland, Lancashire?
- Are you currently, or have you recently been, employed in a position as an Executive Assistant to a senior manager?

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