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

Working for the Managing Director you will be responsible for providing high-level executive support as well as managing various business projects.  This is an exciting role, where you will act as ‘right hand person’ to  this very busy person 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 MD’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 MD’s to do list, ensuring appropriate prioritisation of projects with respect to deadlines and organisational developments
• Support the MD 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