Are you an experienced Executive Assistant able to provide a high level of skilled assistance and support to a team? Do you pride yourself on excellent organisational skills along with strong verbal and written communication? If yes, Signature Recruitment is looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership at a prestigious creative University in London. This full-time role has an immediate start and is initially for a two-months - with the possibility to extend and, for the right candidate, be offered on a permanent basis. It is a hybrid working arrangement with three days on campus, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and the balance working from home.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a vibrant, busy and demanding setting. A typical day will include extensive diary management and scheduling meetings. In addition, the associated coordination of complex travel planning and arranging itineraries. You will also have a high level of experience in the organisation of meetings. To include overseeing and ensuring Committee Meetings are attended, agendas circulated, well-drafted minutes taken, and actions followed.

Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities:

Providing exceptional support to Senior Executives and the wider team
Organising complex diary management and overseeing shared inboxes, dealing with queries and signposting as necessary. Producing well drafted reports, papers, and other correspondence
Arranging and assisting with internal and external meetings including expertly servicing meetings and taking well drafted minutes and following up action points
Developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases and management information. Monitoring budgets and providing statistical reports for the Executive Team
Handling internal and external enquiries with suppliers, partners and other stakeholders in a professional manner
Other duties as required in order to assist with the smooth functioning of the team and wider university, including researching and creating briefing notes and presentations

Executive Assistant Key Skills:

Executive Assistant experience
Exceptional organisational skills for diary and meeting management. High attention to detail and good time management with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
A proactive, flexible team player with strong communication skills to confidently liaise verbally and in writing with senior members of the team and other stakeholders
Highly proficient in IT skills, MS Office

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, personable and skilled Executive Assistant to join a prestigious and vibrant higher education establishment. Please apply today!

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