This company is looking for an an ambitious and forward-thinking Executive Personal Assistant to join our growing team to support their executives in executing their duties at Ellesmere Port and Warrington.
As part of this role, you will support the Executive Vice Presidents for Finance and Client Services, Strategy & Communications including managing emails, calls, visits etc by drafting responses and redirecting as appropriate to ensure time is managed to best effect.
You will also assist with meetings and workshop organisation, including collation of papers / reports in advance of meetings, and recording notes / actions from the meetings for distribution and follow up to co-ordinate the communication of schedules, plans and deadlines on behalf of the Executive Vice Presidents.
- Co-ordinating full travel and itinerary arrangements for the Executive Vice Presidents
- Assisting in the creation of the annual planning and monthly reporting – including detailed reports to communicate our progress on strategy and work winning activities.
- Co-ordinating management information, document libraries and ensuring that appropriate files and information are available in a structured manner.
- Communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders and building sustainable internal and external relationships at every level in the organisation.
- Co-ordinating and arranging events on behalf of the Executive Vice Presidents.
- Attending and providing minute taking and distribution service for key meetings as required.
- Co-ordinating and validating data provided by both internal and external colleagues into robust and accurate.
- Completing personal expenses for the Executive Vice Presidents.
- Authorising expenses for the direct reports of the Executive Vice Presidents.
- Previous experience in a similar role providing PA or secretarial support to at an executive level
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and appropriate programmes
- Ability to present and communicate information in a clear, confident, and professional manner
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage and prioritise competing priorities to schedule, organise and manage administration related to business activities
- Ability to work at pace with accuracy and prioritise workload effectively
- Strong communication skills and an ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including communicating at senior and junior levels
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines and pressure
- High level of tact and ability to respect confidential information
- Ability to work flexibly and meet varying requirements of team
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.