Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Bjarke Ingels Group Full time
BIG is looking for an Executive Assistant to support and work alongside the Managing Director of the London studio. You will be responsible for the day-to-day workings of the MD’s schedule, with the priority of keeping her on time and prepared for each day. The ideal candidate will be an organised, proactive, and solution-oriented individual with excellent communication, time-management and problem-solving abilities.

You will interface directly and regularly with other BIG executives to schedule frequent internal and external meetings; as such, strong prioritisation and multi-tasking skills are required to effectively negotiate the “Calendar Tetris” that can accompany busy schedules.

We are seeking an affable person who can quickly build strong relationships with people at all seniority levels, both internally and externally. You will occasionally handle sensitive information, so discretion is crucial.

While your primary focus will be on supporting the Managing Director, you will be an important part of the wider Operations team, and will work regularly with other Executive Assistants in London and globally.

Key Responsibilities: Successfully manage a busy and ever-changing calendar Coordination of travel itineraries and obtaining visas Develop working relationships with external clients and internal stakeholders Preparation and logistics for in-house meetings and external events Provide general administrative and occasional personal support We seek someone with:  A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education Fluent in spoken and written English. Danish is a plus  Has excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 10+ years’ relevant experience required Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe is a plus  A calm demeanour and an eye for detail  A preference for a busy, high-paced and creative environment A proactive and organised mindset - both big-picture-savvy and detail-oriented Ability to be discreet with confidential information  This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
 
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