We have an exciting opportunity for an Team Assistant to provide excellent support to a group of Interpath Directors.
The Role
The role requires initiative, proactivity, flexibility, and discretion. This is a fast paced, highly varied role supporting a large team. The ability to learn new skills quickly and to build relationships is essential. You will be enthusiastic, keen to learn, highly organised and diligent
The Responsibilities
Provide excellent support to Directors - tasks to include:
1. Diary management - organise meetings and conference calls, book meeting rooms and organise catering, as required, and make good use of stakeholders' time.
2. Prepare accurate documents including letters, meeting notes, agendas, reports, presentation slides, etc., and use appropriate branding when required.
3. Arrange travel/accommodation and be mindful of cost when booking flights, rail, and hotels.
4. Process accurate expense claims ensuring they are submitted on time.
5. Preparation of client fees and other financial administration tasks.
6. Ensure that the CRM database/Salesforce is kept up to date.
7. Assist with the co-ordination of business development events, i.e. compile invitees list, manage invitations/responses, liaise with venue to discuss requirements/hospitality, etc.
8. Arrange seminars and training events, as required.
9. Answer and direct any incoming telephone calls promptly and politely.
10. Assist with office facility tasks when required, e.g. reception cover, placing stationery/catering supply orders, setting up of meeting rooms to accommodate meetings/events and take on board any additional ad-hoc requests.
11. Assist Administration Team colleagues when required, e.g. share tasks/cover absences.
Requirements
The following skills are required:
1. Experience as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant/Secretary is advantageous, however a track record of strong organisational and communication skills will be considered
2. Be able to build effective working relationships with other Interpath colleagues to support business effectiveness and be a strong team player.
3. Excellent work ethic and a willingness to take the initiative and ownership to see things through to completion.
4. Proactively identify/highlight issues to ensure appropriate prioritisation is made and deadlines are met.
5. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail and an ability to provide information to a high standard.
6. Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interact well with both internal and external clients.
7. Proactive and possess exceptional time management skills to effectively prioritise workload.
8. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
9. IT literate with a strong knowledge in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
Five GCSEs/O Levels or equivalent including English and Maths preferred, however strong work experience will be prioritised.
Additional Information
Core hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm (35 hours per week) although flexibility may be required.
Hybrid working offered (1-2 days per week working from home)
Benefits
Benefits
At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath
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