Executive Assistant

Job Location	Strood
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£14,500 - £15,500 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , part-time

Job Description

Job Summary:Entrepreneur running an independent consultancy business (specialising in Sustainability and Maritime operations) in addition to a number of trustee roles and not for profit businesses,is seeking a part-time (22.5 hours a week minumum) personal assistantto work on a hybrid working arrangement. Due to increased success and new contracts, the client requires a reliable, intuitive PA who can help streamline operations and maintain administrative organisation which will aid the business to continue to thrive,while supporting directors activity. The company operates in a shared office in Strood but accomodates remote working.Duties:The below duties are aspects the client is currently having to undertake themselves and is keen to delegate to a confident qualified PA. These will include but not limited to:

Diary/task Management
Coordinating personal and business calendars to avoid conflicts
Meeting arrangements (Face to face and virtual)
Travel arrangements and accommodation
Taking meeting minutes (or writing up from dictation)
Invoice and product tracking
Issuing contracts to clients (not responsible for formulating)
Event organisation
Proof reading emails on behalf of the client (industry knowledge not required)
Data entry

There may be the occasional requirement to assist the client with private affairs such as:

Organising a dog walker depending on work diary
Reorganising diary conflicts
Liaising with contractors/obtaining quotes etc

Candidate requirementsThis is a hybrid role however it would be beneficial for a candidate to be relatively local to Kent to allow for face to face working as well as joining client meetings.

Bring a level of proven experience to the role supporting small independently run businesses
Strong problem solving skills

Initiative
Capable to work autonomously
Common sense
Computer literate
Tact and discretion
International experience/culturally aware
Strong communication skills and confident in picking up the phone and speaking to 3rd parties when required
Some awareness of environment matters may assist but is not required

Keyskills :
AdministrativeComputer LiterateMicrosoft OfficeOrganisational SkillsMinute Taking

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