Executive Assistant - 12 month FTC

Do you like to handle complex tasks, meet deadlines, and provide outstanding administrative support and make a significant contribution with your business partnering skills? We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking and confident Executive Assistant to support Sopra Steria's Company Director, for a 12-month FTC covering a period of parental leave. No two days will be the same and you will have plenty of opportunities to get involved in various projects with the wider team alongside your daily responsibilities. You will be providing high level, confidential administrative support. You will be key to ensuring that they make the best use of their time and have the information they need to succeed. Working closely with other Executive Assistants within the businesses, you will find you have your own virtual team supporting you! We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. You will work remotely, however ideally you would be able to travel into the Newport office as and when required. What you will be doing:

• Attending meetings to record actions and notes
• Producing accurate and visually engaging PowerPoint presentations for use at meetings as needed
• Scheduling appointments, co-ordinate travel and accommodation arrangements and produce itineraries that optimise the use of the Director's time and minimise cost
• Co-ordinating the arrangements for internal and external meetings, passing relevant paperwork and background information to the Director in advance
• Following up and track progress of meeting action items, as requested by the Director, to make sure agreed actions are implemented within the given periods
• Administering expenses and invoices, as required, in an accurate and timely way
• Making sure relevant information is held for the Director and is easily accessible
• Using Microsoft Excel to collate data and update reports, as instructed by the Director or their direct reports
What you'll bring:
• Significant experience of working as a PA/Exec Assistant in a busy, fast moving work environment
• Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to use own judgement to resolve problems
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to attend meetings and communicate with senior managers on the Director's behalf
• Effective analytical skills in order to interpret and draw conclusions from data and information
It would be great if you had:
• Experience of supporting a team at a senior level
• Advanced excel skills - e.g. V-lookups & Pivot tables
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Remote - with occasional travel to our Newport office Security Clearance Level: SC Internal Recruiter: Chloe Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better. Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions. Together we are building a better future by delivering real and lasting value. We are just at the start of what we can achieve together. Come and join us!

Do you like to handle complex tasks, meet deadlines, and provide outstanding administrative support and make a significant contribution with your business partnering skills?,
• Significant experience of working as a PA/Exec Assistant in a busy, fast moving work environment
• Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to use own judgement to resolve problems
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to attend meetings and communicate with senior managers on the Director's behalf
• Effective analytical skills in order to interpret and draw conclusions from data and information
It would be great if you had:
• Experience of supporting a team at a senior level
• Advanced excel skills - e.g. V-lookups & Pivot tables
  
  Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.
Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions. Together we are building a better future by delivering real and lasting value. We are just at the start of what we can achieve together. Come and join us!