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Executive Assistant - Temporary Urgent

Reed
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

Salary

£24 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • A High Profile University in East London is urgently seeking a Temporary Executive Assistant to support the Vice-Principal.
  • The position requires proven experience in an administrative or personal assistant role, ideally with experience at the CSuite level.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • The role offers a salary of £24.00 per hour PAYE and includes hybrid working with four days in the office and one day working from home.
  • This opportunity allows for exposure to high-level administrative operations in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Urgently need for High Profile University - Temporary Executive Assistant  

  • Location: East London 
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Hybrid Working - 4 days In Office 1 day Work from Home

We are seeking an  experienced  CSuite Temporary Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive business, administrative, and personal support to the Vice-Principal. This role is ideal for someone who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and possesses strong organisational and communication skills.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Act as the first point of contact for all communications for the Vice-Principal, managing both their shared mailbox and incoming correspondence efficiently.
  • Manage the Vice-Principal’s diary, ensuring it is up-to-date and reflects changing priorities, and liaise with relevant parties to negotiate and organise schedules.
  • Organise meetings, including booking venues, arranging hospitality, transport, and accommodation, and distributing agenda and supporting papers as required.
  • Manage travel itineraries, including booking travel and accommodation.
  • Provide administrative and secretarial support for meetings, which includes preparing agenda papers, taking minutes, and following up on actions. Also responsible for inviting and hosting external guests.
  • Support the production of reports, business papers, spreadsheets, and presentations.
  • Undertake financial administration tasks such as procurement, raising purchase orders, and processing expense claims, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Work collaboratively within a small team to maintain high standards of operation under the direction of the Office Manager.
  • Handle general office support tasks, which may include ad-hoc projects, processing invoices, collecting post, providing reception cover, monitoring office supplies, and covering for absent colleagues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in an administrative or personal assistant role.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in handling confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

  • Hourly Rate: £24.00  per hour PAYE  
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • Exposure to high-level administrative operations.

Please apply now if you have experience of CSuite.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.