Job Description

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   Executive Assistant
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    Our Client
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  Our client is a UK based lending business providing lending to UK SMEs with funding provided by a blend of institutional and high net worth co-funders. They are in a period of exciting growth and require a strong Executive Assistant to provide support to the UK Executive Team and ensure smooth running of the office at all times.
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   The role of the Executive Assistant;
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  The Office Manager/Executive Assistant is responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of office administration and procedures, ensuring organisational efficiency, effectiveness and safety. The Office Manager/Executive Assistant will also provide a high level of administrative support to the Managing Director and, on an ad hoc basis, to the future Board of Directors.
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   Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant;
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   Reporting directly to the UK Executive Team
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   Providing administrative and organisational support to the Executive Team
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   Management of diaries, meeting rooms and event management
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   Ensuring the UK office environment remains fit for purpose and operates smoothly day to day
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   Maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
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   Supporting the Executive Team with marketing and PR
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   Production of documents, reports and presentations when required
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   Acting as first point of contact for external communications to the Executive Team
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   Skills, experience and attributes;
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   Previous administrative experience, preferably with lending or regulated financial services organisation
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   Previous Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant experience
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   Excellent time management skills
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   Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office
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   Experience in building effective relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
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   High level of attention to detail and accuracy
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   Problem solving and decision-making skills
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   Strong organisations skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
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   Excellent communication skills including written and verbal communications
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   Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
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   Pro-active attitude in delivering required objectives
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   Flexibility and willingness to perform other duties as required by the business, including assisting on strategically important projects
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