Our client, a growing multidisciplinary design consultancy, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director. Due to the nature of the role, this position will be based full time in their Basingstoke office.Requirements: 4+ years’ experience as a PA or EAExperience acting as a trusted advisor to DirectorsHigh attention to detail and excellent organisation skillsBroader operational business experience would be a plusExposure to and an understanding of HR administration (you will have the support of an HR Consultant, but you will be the liaison between employees and the HR Consultant)Key Responsibilities: Supporting the MD in their day-to-day activities, diary management and communication with clients, the team and candidatesLine management responsibility for the Office AdministratorAct as the go-to person for HR queries, working in conjunction with the external HR ConsultantAct as the MD’s trusted advisor and representative when they are unavailablePreparation and coordination meetings - sitting in, taking notes, following up on actions to drive things forward and get things doneWork with the MD to get the most from each dayProofreading, writing emails and staff communicationProvide support/cover for other members of the admin team during annual leave of other team membersBalance the needs of planned work whilst reacting to ad-hoc requests and managing expectations of others through effective communicationSome of the benefits: Life assuranceIncome protection23 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of servicePrivate medical insuranceWellness programmesCorporate discountsThe salary is circa £35,000 - £38,000.If this role is of interest to you, please do pop me a message or email me with your CV: emily.iliffe@vpalondon.co.uk