Executive Assistant To MD in Gourock, Inverclyde

Executive Assistant to MD - Remote, with occasional travel to Gourock - Permanent - £30,000 per annum

Advanced Resource Managers are recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join their esteemed Maritime client on a permanent basis.

This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel to Gourock in Scotland. The Executive Assistant will oversee the day to day management of the Chief Executive's office, as well as act as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities
* Assist and represent the CEO/MD in communications with staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
* Handle a variety of issues on behalf of the CEO/MD - referring on and escalating where necessary.
* Keep business priorities in mind and ensure CEO/MD is correctly prepared for and briefed for daily events, as well as inform them of urgent business developments throughout the day.
* Ensure smooth daily operations of the CEO/MD's office.
* Maintain regular contact with directors, Scottish Ministers, Scottish Government, and members of the media.
* Ensure CEO/MD's schedule is always up to date and that they have the correct information for any given event or circumstance.
* Ensure travel and administrative arrangements are completed in a correct and timely manner.
* Assist in preparation of Board Papers, presentations and briefing papers when required.
* Independently research, prioritise and follow up on issues addressed to CEO/MD, including those of a sensitive/confidential nature.

Requirements
* Highly proficient in digital communications (MS Office 365, including Sharepoint)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Able to remain calm under pressure and apply diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders
* Excellent interpersonal, organisation and administration skills.
* Ability to handle multiple complex tasks across varying stages of completion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.