Hybrid following 3 month probation period
This is a superb opportunity for a progressive and highly skilled PA to provide support to the Business Development Director of this professional services firm in Leeds city centre. Working on a one to one basis, this role requires a proactive and tenacious PA who enjoys ’upward management’ as a natural part of their role, working proactively to provide value added PA support. This is a varied role, giving you the opportunity to be involved with client research, CRM management in addition to all PA tasks. We are looking for 3 years+ experience gained within a similar PA or senior Business Support related role.
Day to day duties & responsibilities:
*Diary management - you will take proactive responsibility for full diary management, organising and booking meetings, events and all associated logistics. Communicating with all involved.
*Inbox management - taking the lead on effective email management for the Business Development Director, proactively actioning and drafting emails on their behalf.
*CRM work - adding information and keeping client information updated on the CRM, carrying out research as and when required
*Event preparation - researching clients attending networking events
*Meeting preparation - preparing the Director ahead of meetings and ensuring all logistics are in place
*Expense management - completing company credit card and cash expenses
*Extensive communication and relationship building - this is a natural and key part of this role, to be a main point of contact internally throughout the firm and externally with clients and all stakeholders
*Any other associated PA or administrative tasks
Summary of what is required:
The right approach is vital to this role - proactivity, resourceful and a tenacious approach are all key elements. A naturally proactive individual who enjoys providing a strong level of PA support to allow the Director to focus on his work.
Key skills and experience:
*3 years plus, previous PA experience gained within a progressive business
*A proactive individual who is highly organised and tenacious in approach to add value with their contribution as a PA
*Strong communication skills to build key relationships at all levels
*Highly organised with a willingness to innovate and think laterally
*High degree of initiative, pro-activity and practical problem-solving skills, along with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks or projects.
*A client focussed approach with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
*Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide professional and appropriate first drafts of short correspondence and emails within time
*Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to cope with a wide range of demands and changing priorities
*A commitment to being part of a successful team. A strong work ethic and flexible with time; willing to adjust and re-prioritise to ensure the needs of the project, task or team are met.
This role is urgent and is available immediately for the right candidate. If your skills and experience meet the above, please get in contact immediately to be considered and have a conversation with one of our team. We are unable to respond to every individual application, however if your CV meets the above criteria, we will be in touch with you.