Executive Assitant

Our client is a leader in the retail sector, is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support a Director. The role will initially be a 3 month rolling contract, which could lead to a permanent role at any time during the contract period. The salary on offer is up to £300 per day (inside of IR35) with an excellent hybrid working policy of going into the office once to twice per month.

What is expected of the Executive Assistant?

• Handling and responding to all correspondence including phone calls and emails, logging in the database.
• Typing
• Complex Diary Management
• Managing the Partners email inbox: filing emails and keeping track of outstanding tasks; briefing the Partner on outstanding tasks
• Taking notes at meetings, preparing the minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants
• Database input and database maintenance
• Supporting other members of staff with projects or research.

What we look for in an Executive Assistant?

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with last-minute changes effectively and efficiently
• Excellent time/priority management skills & flexibility
• Strong team player/buddy to other assistants in team
• Articulate, effective communicator
• Proactive 'can do’ approach, ability to use own initiative and judgment
• Ownership of all tasks, following up outstanding items without the need for chasing
• Highly organised & attention to detail
• Discreet, professional manner - maintain confidentiality on all aspects of workload
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (Windows10), and in particular Outlook

What the Executive Assistant will receive?

• Up to £300 per day
• 3-month contract which can become permanent at any point during the contract period
• 99% remote working

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.