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Executive Assistant Jobs in Leeds, England, United Kingdom at Lily Shippen
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Lily Shippen
Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Amazing opportunity to join a dynamic professional advisory firm in a pivotal moment of growth and evolution! We’re seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to embark on an exciting journey supporting the CFO in a brand new role, following expansion of the finance function.
As a trusted partner to the CFO, you’ll not only handle administrative tasks but also provide strategic support, leveraging your proactive nature to anticipate challenges and ensure seamless operations. This is your chance to make a significant impact and play a key role in the continued success of this business.
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values its employees and has recently achieved B Corp status, solidifying its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. With numerous awards related to employee well-being, you’ll be part of a team where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
Responsibilities include:
Provide a consistently high standard of administrative support to the CFO.
Diary management including scheduling meetings, 1-2-1s, and reviews.
Ensure a high level of confidentiality when dealing with all information and requests.
Manage email inbox and telephone correspondence in an effective and efficient manner.
Prepare the CFO for a range of meetings and schedules.
Prepare meeting itineraries and agendas, as well as coordinating attendees, refreshments, and meeting rooms.
Proactively deliver schedule briefings at the beginning and end of each day.
Minute meetings and make notes relating to important information, collating actions, following up on the actions and keeping logs up to date.
Effectively consulting with internal stakeholders and external contacts on behalf of the CFO.
Make travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring efficient use of time and minimal expenditure.
Monitor plans and itineraries to manage cancellations and changes.
Prioritise workload to ensure all urgent work is actioned in a timely manner.
Help format and finalise key documentation such as letters, emails & presentations.
Ability to construct correspondence and deliver messages on behalf of the CFO using your own resources, and relationships.
Person specification:
Previous experience in a similar role as an Executive Assistant, supporting a CFO or in Financial Services setting
Previous experience minuting senior meetings, collating actions, and following up
Clear understanding of business areas, strategies, and priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
High level of confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to build strong relationships across various stakeholders, including Senior Management
Benefits include:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
Well-being day
Private Healthcare Scheme
Group Pension Scheme
Volunteering Day
Employee assistance programme
Salary for this role is up to £45,000 DOE. You will be based from their lovely offices in Leeds City Centre and will benefit from hybrid working, this is inline with business needs but approximately 2 days per week from home.
This is your chance to thrive in a role where your expertise and dedication will drive business success forward. Be part of a collaborative team where your contributions truly make a d…
