The RoleExciting Opportunity with a Forward-Thinking, High-Growth BusinessNigel Wright is pleased to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing professional firm in Newcastle upon Tyne in their search for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support their senior leadership team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a degree-educated professional (from a Russell Group university or global equivalent) to join a progressive organisation and play a key role in its continued success.Key responsibilities will typically include:

Assisting the Equities team in building relationships directly with corporates
Assisting in organising regular contact with portfolio companies as well as engagement with a wider universe of relevant corporates
Supporting the preparation of presentation materials
Supporting with the planning, logistics and execution of conferences
Actively monitoring for corporate roadshows and field trips
Communicating key business priorities
Liaising directly with corporate access desks and engaging with internal members of staff across all departments, at all times exercising a professional and approachable manner
Gatekeeping diaries and keeping abreast of stakeholders’ meeting schedules
Screening calls, facilitating conference calls and managing ad hoc correspondence with external parties
Coordination of business travel, including booking transport and accommodation, and preparing itineraries
Conducting ad hoc projects, research, administration, and record-keeping
Working with members of the wider Business Administration and Executive Assistant teams to provide support to the firm as required.

The PersonSkills/Attributes:

Minimum academic requirements of 2:1 Bachelor’s degree from a Russell Group university with good A-level grades (or international equivalents)
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
Very strong administrative and IT skills, in particular strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word skills
Experience of handling highly sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and discretion
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates a solution-oriented approach and a proactive attitude with the ability to maintain momentum towards objectives and deadlines
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Ability to deal with competing priorities, prioritise and demonstrate a disciplined thought process and an ability to anticipate needs
Good team player, strong work ethic, confident and energetic
The ability to cooperate effectively with the wider Business Administration team

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