Executive Assistant - FTC 3-6 mnths - £40k

Executive Assistant

Fixed Term Contract 3-6 months

Reading

£38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Office Angels have partnered with a leading start up organisation located in Reading who are recruiting immediately for a dynamic, fast paced and hard working Executive Assistant to join them on a 3-6 month contract. You will be supporting the Chief Experience Officer and other members of the SLT. This will include projects relating to Operations, HR, Recruitment, Communications and Marketing.

You will play an integral part in the operations of the business and the day to day of the start up business.

What are we looking for? If you match the following skills this role could be for you!

Dynamic - used to working in a fast paced environment
Multi tasker - able to manage a variety of projects at one time
Excellent communication skills - able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
Positive and upbeat mind set - ability to bring a positive flair to the operational team and run with the fast paced environment
Pro active problem solver - able to work under pressure solving issues and queries
Meticulous attention to detail - dot the I's and cross the t'sWhat will you be doing in your new role?

Manage information flow in a timely & accurate manner to enable swift decision-making
Manage the CXO's day-to-day calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
Schedule and attend meetings, take minutes and ensure actions are followed through
Draft documents (memos, emails, presentations, reports, etc) and research data to support discussions
Organise, maintain and improve the office filing system (incl. online platforms)
Provide all other secretarial & administrative support as needed (travels, expenses, etc)
Support our recruitment efforts (review CVs, schedule interviews, check references)
Provide support in market research and analysis
Organise team communications and help plan internal events
Liaise with clients, partners, contractors and visitors
Provide support in organising events and represent the business at networking events when necessary
Solving all problems great and small
Liaise with teams across the business
Replace other assistants as neededWhat other skills do we need you to have?

3+ years of administrative assistant experience
Experience as a 'virtual' assistant
Experience using Zoom, Slack, G-Suite and Confluence and master these tools
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
Proactive and problem-solving approach with good decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Outstanding organisational skills and ability to multitask
Ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion
Strong attention to detail
Ability to act as gatekeeper and escalate relevant information to executives as needed
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of interview techniques a bonusOther Information:

Reading based with parking
Monday - Friday (more hours maybe required during busy periods)
Leading organisation in their field
Excellent career prospects

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