JOB DESCRIPTIONTo provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the MD, helping him to manage and prioritize his time. You will be responsible for providing full secretarial assistance to the management team during absences to ensure a high level of service is maintained. This position will be of key importance within the organization and the successful candidate must have previous secretarial and administrative experience within a fast-paced customer facing environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and organize your workload and the initiative to resolve issues quickly in an appropriate manner.Main duties
Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print attachments.
Organize inbound emails into the appropriate folders and any relevant information to be copied into the correct file on the hard drive.
Respond to emails as much as possible, dealing with appointments etc.
Ensure busy diary commitments, papers and travel arrangements are managed effectively including producing a daily folder with diary, necessary papers etc. and troubleshooting problems.
Conduct weekly diary meetings with the MD to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests.
Schedule on behalf of the MD meetings between him/her and his direct reports and groups to which he is a member.
Coordinate travel and accommodation requirements in connection with others and ensure arrangements in place for the MD match his requirements.
Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the MD by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate.
Manage and maintain the MD’s diary and email account.
Prepare correspondence on behalf of the MD, including the drafting of general replies.
Minute general meetings as required and complete research on behalf of the MD.
Keep and retrieve files.
Ensure guests meeting with the MD are well taken care of.
Provide a service that is in line with the MD’s work habits and preferences.
Additional dutiesTo attend supervision, training and meetings as and when required. You may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks around the factory that may be deemed necessary.Person Specification
A good deal of common sense, etiquette and an ability to think on one’s feet
Ideally educated to degree level
A minimum of 2 years PA/secretarial experience at a senior level
Shorthand and excellent typing skills, speed and accuracy essential
Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Professional telephone manner
Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Bright, confident personality
Well presented
Highly personable
Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
Willing to travel
Applicants should send CVs to jobs@fadacresources.com
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