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Ref: NP447-1358
Job description / Role
This really is the role for a career committed individual, who has the professionalism and gravitas to advise and assist their boss, strategically and operationally. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel and work outside traditional office hours and to represent the RGM at the highest levels.
This role supports a C-Suite executive at the top of their career. A very busy individual managing a global team across many territories and time zones, as the EA you need to remain one step ahead and be proactive, managing a heavy and complex diary and travel schedule and ensuring full briefing before every meeting. You will work closely with other team members, strategic partners and key stakeholders on CEO related tasks and projects and have full awareness of international operations. You will attend meetings and events at key destinations with the CEO and proactively manage time using your expert judgement.
There is a very strong administrative element to the role, including writing briefs and speeches, creating complex presentations and managing internal and external communication, as well as tracking and submitting all financial reimbursements. Additionally, research, analysis and project management play a large part in the role, as you will be required to participate in organization-wide projects that require additional support in collection and assimilation of data, feasibility analysis support and you will attend operational, project and program-related meetings, to capture information and ensure appropriate follow through.
As well as the corporate operational responsibility, the position also encompasses managing some private administration; supporting family affairs globally, whether it is arranging travel for the children, purchasing a new car or handling personal investments.
Requirements
Candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in performing critical support roles for C-Suite in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. A strong commitment to delivering excellence and understanding the importance of anticipating and proactively supporting the CEO’s needs is required. Candidates must be completely fluent in spoken and written English and hold a Bachelors degree from a recognized institution.
About the Company
Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.
We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.
Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.