Executive Assistant

Knowledge is power and data brings knowledge.

At Simpson Associates data is in our DNA; and knowing how to leverage it enables us to never miss the mark. Our data and performance management solutions enable us to help organisations understand and resolve some of the most complex and common challenges.

We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner with the Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialisation. Microsoft have also awarded us with Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI (Azure); Digital & App Innovation (Azure); and Infrastructure (Azure).

Were also proud to be a Databricks partner and an IBM Gold Partner specialising in Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics (TM1).

With offices in York and Sheffield and a team based throughout the UK we champion creativity innovation and collaboration in the workplace.

The Role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide effective day to day support to the Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective diary management including organising meetings and appointments booking meeting rooms event spaces and catering where appropriate.
• Invite attendees collate and circulate meeting papers handouts take and distribute Board meeting minutes and Management Meeting minutes.
• Travel Management including accommodation arrangements.
• Provide an efficient and professional customer focused first point of contact for the Directors
• Organise company events team meetings including venues meeting spaces accommodation and activities where appropriate.
• Contribute to internal and external communications where appropriate.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information.

Skills and Attributes Required

• Previous EA and/or PA experience to Executive level is desirable .
• Minute taking experience
• Excellent IT and keyboard skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• The ability to work in an agile and flexible manner reacting to changing priorities and deadlines
• A strong sense of initiative
• Microsoft Office package knowledge and experience.