Executive Assistant
7 days ago
Lowestoft
Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant and Office Manager to provide high-level support to their Managing Director whilst overseeing the daily operations of their office environment. This dynamic position requires a highly organised, discreet professional capable of managing sensitive information and multiple priorities. Key Responsibilities Executive Assistance to MD: • Proactively manage the MD's diary, optimising schedules and preventing conflicts, • Coordinate, schedule, and manage internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation, document compilation, and participant communications, • Manage correspondence on behalf of the MD, screening calls, inquiries, and requests with appropriate handling, • Serve as the primary liaison between the MD and internal/external stakeholders, • Arrange travel and logistical requirements for the MD Office Management: • Oversee efficient office operations, maintaining equipment functionality and supply levels, • Liaise with internal stakeholders, potentially managing calendars and coordinating schedules for seamless operations, • Support business logistics functions through coordination with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments, • Manage meeting and event logistics, including technical setup, breakdown, and catering arrangements Information Handling: • Maintain highly sensitive company documents and information with strict confidentiality and discretion, • Implement and oversee document management systems with appropriate storage, backup, and retrieval protocols, • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and company policies Team Support and Additional Duties: • Provide administrative support to team members as required, • Support ad-hoc projects and tasks as directed by the MD, • Identify and recommend opportunities for improving office efficiency Essential Requirements • Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a comparable role, • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and office management tools, • Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities, • Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive information with utmost discretion, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Personable, flexible approach with excellent interpersonal skills, • Willingness to undertake diverse tasks as business needs dictate, • Strong accountability mindset with excellent follow-up on delegated tasks Benefits • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), • Competitive Salary depending on Experience How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience to Emma Baylis at Select. Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.