Business/Project Support Executive

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a commercially astute EA to join a professional services company in their offices in Cambridge

Working for the CEO you will be responsible for providing high-level executive support as well as managing various business projects.  This is a new role, where you will act as ‘right hand person’ to a very busy CEO who works closely with various Boards and Strategic Operational Groups.  This is the perfect opportunity for a bright and driven individual to learn all aspects of the business and really develop the role.

Some duties will include:

• Inbox management – dealing with emails and corresponding when appropriate
• Manage the CEO’s diary effectively, prioritising appointments
• Manage the organisation of the Strategic Operational Groups and the Boards
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, including financials and presentations, and minute
• Follow up timely submission of key reports as an outcome of the Strategic Operational Groups and Board meetings
• Consistently maintain the CEO’s to do list, ensuring appropriate prioritisation of projects with respect to deadlines and organisational developments
• Support the CEO with the delivery of specific projects, providing project assistance, and coordinate initiatives across the strategic programs
• Liaise with key stakeholders to resolve project queries
• Supporting an additional Director with diary management, email management, arranging meetings and supporting on project administration

Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level
• Project management experience with a project management mindset, skills and knowledge would be highly advantageous
• A keen interest in the commercial area with a focus to gain an understanding of the business
• Ability to establish relationships with a range of stakeholders to support delivery of business outcomes.
• Executes well under pressure and is skilled at meeting continuous deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with good negotiating skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Honesty and reliability
• Attention to detail
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues