Executive Assistant - Essex

Job Location : Essex
Job Salary : £45,000 - £48,000

4 days on site - 1 day at home

An established and respected organisation is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support C-Suite level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of executive operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments across multiple time zones.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Organise and coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Plan and support meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Assist with project coordination and tracking deadlines.
• Manage expenses, invoices, and budget tracking for the executive office.
• Support event planning and logistics for internal and external engagements.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• High level of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting board-level executives.
• Familiarity with project management tools and CRM systems.
• Relevant administrative or business support qualifications.

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