Kenna Recruitment has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant to join a well known construction business in Peterborough.
To assist with the day-to-day functions of the Supply Chain Director and Team through proactively providing administrative support, both planned and ad hoc. You will also be actively involved with the wider administrative function for this department.
Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position
* Provide complex and extensive diary management to the Group Supply Chain Director
* First point of contact for all communication lines, answering phone call/emails, and gatekeeping
* Organising extensive and complex global travel with accommodation and all other logistics
* Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence to the business and any internal/external stakeholders
* Scheduling internal and external meetings, including working closely with the construction build team to co-ordinate complex meetings, speaking engagements and board attendance.
* Attending and scheduling meetings
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including meetings and events, ensuring exceptional service and hospitality.
* Keeping track of timelines, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates, and addressing any issues or concerns proactively.
* Supporting the wider team with general administration when required
What background and experience are the company looking for?
* Must have experience working as an EA in a similar role supporting at a senior level
* Exceptional organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask under pressure and time commitment
* Professional, with strong verbal and written communication skills, able to work with discretion and tact
* Must be a self-starter and a decision maker
* Experience of working in a fast paced, corporate environment.
* Excellent note-taking skills.
* Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
* Professional and able to build effective working relationships.
What can we offer you:
* Salary between £40,000 - £45,000
* Competitive pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual bonus
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits