A leading international Search Firm is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team. Prior experience with a consulting or retainer-based executive recruiting firm preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate degree
• Proficient in Microsoft applications -Intermediate to Advanced level
• Experience proofreading and editing of documents      
• Typing speed of 50 to 60+ wpm
• Experience in transcribing dictation
• At least 7 years working for senior management level in a corporate organisation
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role, as an EA
• Prior experience with a consulting or retainer-based executive recruiting is firm preferred
• You will need to come out of a highly pressurised environment where you've had to manage tight deadlines
• You must be very detailed in what you do
• You must have a mature personality and be able to handle stress
• Able to understand volumes, working under pressure and have attention to detail
• Be solid with working to tight deadlines and working through volumes of paper and working independently
• Able to work long hours
• Position is hybrid

 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• EA to 2 Consultants
• Short and long listing for consultants
• Internal and external diary management
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Travel arrangements (local and international)
• Prepare expense reports and ensure accuracy of the allocation of client-related expenses
• Provide assistance to: QA, social functions, front desk and IT as needed
• See projects from start to finish and ensure they run to a high quality and smoothly
• Proactively communicating with various clients
• Take the lead in the timely and efficient scheduling of candidate/client meetings, ensuring that all parties are kept informed
• CV typing and admin relating to candidates
• Maintain Consultants calendar and trip schedules

 
PLEASE NOTE:  Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.
 
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