This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a corporate international team with the Central London based office and an opportunity to work from home during the chairman’s travels. The best of both worlds!
Responsibilities:
- First point of contact on behalf of the chairman for people from both inside and outside the company, including government bodies and top international organisations
- Intense international travel/accommodation arrangements for the chairman, including visas and other administrative support as may be required
- Business and private diary management
- Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
- Participate in organising events/conferences
- Reminding the chairman of important tasks and deadlines
- Drafting and sending letters, including on behalf of the chairman
- Organise and store paperwork, documents and computer-based information, responsible handling of confidential information
- Arranging board meetings, managing communication with the board members on behalf of the chairman
- Organise, schedule and attend meetings, ensuring the chairman is well prepared for the meetings
- Liaise with staff in other departments and with external contacts
- Manage and maintain chairman’s budgets and expenses
- Language support to guests
- Work with IT for office technical support (including computers, phones, servers, Polycom, wi-fi, mobile apps etc. )
Relevant experience and requirements:
- Sound, ideally corporate PA/EA experience, ideally supporting a board member
- Immaculate English language skills
- Fluent Russian language skills
- To be adaptable, energetic, optimistic and enthusiastic
- To be able to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- To be available on the phone outside of working hours when required
- High levels of personal tact and ability to apply judgement and discretion when required
What is in it for me?
- Supporting a fascinating, highly professional senior member of the international corporation
- Managing your work between the office and home-based options
- Working in an international, professional, close-knit London team of lovely people
- Competitive salary for the right candidate!