Executive assistant

Are you a pro-active professional with excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail? Are you focused on lsquo;getting a job done rsquo; independently and using your own initiative? Would you like a role where no two days are the same? If you love being at the forefront of organising events, functions, VIP lunches, and travel arrangements as well as providing a high level of EA support to a high-profile businessperson then this fast paced, varied role could be right up your street!!! In return you will receive: 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays, all staff working over a mealtime are eligible to take a free lunch or dinner, enhanced maternity, paternity adoption pay and a flexible working policy. Hybrid working ndash; The Executive Assistant will be required to be in the office 50% of the week, this might require a little flexibility depending on the level of business demands. Some evening work may be required for this position, more so in the term time, which is 6 months of the year, however all additional hours worked can be taken in lieu. Duties Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant: * Manage all communications into the office. * Provide a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries and visitors. * Diary management and scheduling of meetings, events, visitors, and catering requirements. * Coordinate all UK and overseas travel which often entails complex arrangements. * Arrange visa applications and prepare expense claims. * Prepare written correspondence, committee papers and other documents as required. * Work in collaboration with other Executive Assistants across the site. * Support project-based work, collating and managing data as well as ad hoc research. * Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary. * Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure the upkeep of the private lodge and gardens. What you will need to succeed as the Executive Assistant: * Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience. * Significant experience in a PA/EA role at an executive level. * Accurate and with a good eye for detail. * Strong administrative background working at a high level which has included complex diary management, email management and meeting organisation. * Experience of working in a Collegiate or University environment * Excellent communication skills; confident to liaise with people at all levels. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and email systems, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Media savvy. * Excellent organisational, analytical and research skills. * Ability to prioritise work and act on own initiative. Ability to work with patience, tact, and diplomacy. * Ability to exercise complete discretion at all times. * Friendly, professional, and helpful * Meticulous, calm, and effective under pressure. If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Claudine for a chat on (phone number removed) or apply now. If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy