Executive Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temp-to-Perm, with an opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the marine industry.
The successful candidate will be supporting senior directors and playing an important role within the day-to-day running of the organisation. Personality and cultural fit are particularly important, and we are looking for someone who is warm, approachable, professional and genuinely enjoys working closely with people.
Key Responsibilities
Providing high-level administrative and organisational support to senior directors
Managing diaries, meetings and appointments
Coordinating meetings and ensuring actions and follow-ups are managed effectively
Preparing documents, correspondence and reports
Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Liaising with internal teams, clients and external contacts
Helping to coordinate the smooth running of day-to-day activities
Managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met
Acting as a reliable and trusted point of contact for the directors
Supporting with general administrative and organisational tasks as required You will ideally be:
Have a background in an Executive/Personal Assistant role
Warm, personable and approachable
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to be done
Confident communicating with people at all levels
Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities
A strong team player who enjoys being part of a close-knit working environment
Someone who takes ownership and can be relied upon to get things done If you're an experienced EA or PA looking for a long-term opportunity where your personality, organisation and ability to build strong relationships will be genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV today.
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