Executive Assistant
, United Kingdom Apply for RoleThe Executive Assistant provides high level confidential executive level support to the CEO and multiple members of the senior leadership team. While working under general supervision, the Executive Assistant exercises impeccable judgment at all times, resolving difficult situations tactfully and professionally while maintaining confidentiality at all times. The Executive Assistant leverages broad and comprehensive experience, strong organizational and project management skills and organizational knowledge to support the leadership team’s vision and initiatives.
What you’ll be doing- Provides support and coordinates activities for executive management and their direct reports within their department. Manages requests for the senior leadership team from multiple stakeholders while providing excellent customer service.
- Provides high level executive support by conducting research, reviewing/preparing and summarizing miscellaneous reports and documents. Prepares correspondence, presentations and reports as needed.
- Manages and prioritizes multiple projects with minimum supervision; exercises appropriate level of judgment on the completion of tasks and follows through on issues in a timely manner.
- Handles a broad range of confidential materials including but not limited to inquiries and requests regarding department processes to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
- Requires comprehensive understanding and knowledge of organization practices and policies.
- Manages and maintains all aspects of executive level appointments. Coordinates travel arrangements and itineraries. Completes and processes expense reports.
- Oversees meeting logistics and scheduling for conferences, telephone calls, onsite meetings and offsite functions and events.
- Prepares communication on behalf of the leadership team to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma. Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required.
- Five (5) years administrative experience in a corporate setting. Two (2) years’ experience supporting senior leaders highly preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Desire to contribute to the team in creative ways and demonstrates flexibility.
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas.
- Desire to expand current role, driving additional responsibilities and value to the leadership team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.
Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.
Make an impact where it matters most.
We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.
On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.
As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting date: 16-01-2025
At the Heart: Our Customers & Each Other
Become a Pontooner. We provide innovative talent solutions that help power the prosperity of economies and shape societies, all while creating access to opportunities for our own people. With a global team spanning over 50 countries, joining Pontoon means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, partnering with some of the world's most recognisable brands.
Passion
Pontooners bring energy and excellence to our customers through deep expertise, continuous development, pride in the work we do, and genuine care for the quality of our delivery.
Better Together
Pontooners leverage our collective strengths to create unity and overcome challenges together. We work as a team to solve problems and innovate to succeed. Our commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams is reflected in our industry-leading employee satisfaction and retention.
Courage
Pontooners are empowered with unlimited access to learning platforms and development programmes, including Management Essentials and Inclusion trainings. We cultivate a growth mindset by setting strategic development goals and encouraging proactive continuous learning.
Values profile
Careers are about finding that perfect fit. How do you align with Pontoon’s Values? (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)
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Passion Do you bring enthusiasm and positivity to work? How do you celebrate successes?10
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Collaboration Do you work well with others, share ideas, support individual strengths, and aim to succeed as a collective?8
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Inclusion Do you support diversity, and realise the benefits of individuality in the workplace?10
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Courage Are you willing to challenge the status quo by learning, trying new things, and taking bold actions to achieve innovation?9
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Customers at the Heart Can you be understanding and compassionate to customers’ and candidates’ needs? Do you value building trust with partners to foster mutual success?9
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