Executive Assistant

Salary
- **Competitive plus bonus**
- Location
- **Slough/Heathrow Approach, UK**
- This is a _permanent_, _full time_ vacancy_ that will close _in 19 days_ at 23:59 BST_. _

**The Vacancy**

Are you an organised, professional, and experienced Executive Assistant ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide top-tier support to three of our Managing Directors. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of our expanding global business, working closely with key leaders and contributing to our ambitious growth plans.

This role offers more than just a typical EA position. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, managing complex diaries, coordinating global travel, and playing a key role in high-level meetings. You'll also have the chance to get involved in significant projects, using your strong PowerPoint and Excel skills to present data in creative and impactful ways. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and opportunities to learn new skills, this could be the perfect fit for you.

**What will you be doing?**

As an Executive Assistant, you'll be:

- **Providing high-quality executive support**: Manage complex diaries, prioritise appointments, and ensure smooth scheduling for our MDs.
- **Supporting key meetings**: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items to keep our projects on track.
- **Creating impactful presentations**: Use your PowerPoint and Excel expertise to craft presentations and reports that clearly communicate business data and insights.
- **Liaising with senior stakeholders**: Act as a key point of contact between our MDs, managers, and external partners, ensuring clear and professional communication.
- **Managing global travel**: Arrange seamless travel plans, including accommodation, flights, and transfers, for a smooth experience.
- **Handling administrative tasks**: Process expense claims, approve holidays, and manage purchase orders through our internal systems.
- **Organising team events**: Plan and execute events that bring our team together, whether in the UK or US.
- **Collaborating with other EAs**: Work closely with the EA team to coordinate efforts across different locations and provide holiday cover when needed.

**What are we looking for?**

To excel in this role, you should have:

- **Experience**: Proven track record as an Executive Assistant to senior executives, with extensive diary management experience in a fast-paced environment.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Concur, and Word is essential.
- **Business Acumen**: Understanding of general business practices and the ability to present data in a business context.

Key Competencies:

- **Quick Decision-Making**: Ability to make sound decisions swiftly in a dynamic environment.
- **Team Collaboration**: Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the globe.
- **Organisational Excellence**: Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- **Communication Skills**: Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, ensuring effective interaction with a wide range of contacts.
- **Adaptability**: Flexibility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

**Why Apply?**
- **Be at the Heart of Exciting Projects**: Play a pivotal role in key business initiatives, working alongside senior leaders.
- **Opportunities for Growth**: Develop new skills and take on responsibilities that will further your career.
- **Collaborative Environment**: Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and your ideas are heard.

**About IRIS**

As one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations.

IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence.

Over 4 million parents use our software to connect with their child’s school, 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution, 50,000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21,000 firms rely on us for legislative compliance.

Our operational software is the invisible but essential beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance to boosting engagement with stakeholders and enhancing productivity.

It’s vital these mission-critical functions work first time, every time.

That’s why IRIS helps businesses run the tough stuff, stay compliant and get operational tasks done right first time, every time - so they can focus on productivity and growth.

IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets.

They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and