Job Description
Role Profile: Commercial Personal Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Responsible to: Head of Procurement and Commercial
Location: Mayfair, London (Full-time Office based)
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a talented Commercial Personal Assistant to join the Caudwell Development. The vacancy would suit an all-rounder administrator with some commercial experience, seeking a diverse and challenging role that involves working alongside multiple stakeholders.
You will join a small commercial team based at our Mayfair offices and play a key role at a crucial time in this exciting project, contributing to the proactive and collaborative culture adopted.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Support the Head of Commercial in the management of his responsibilities
* Prepare and distribute commercial correspondence
* Record and maintain records/appointments/NDAs
* Inbox Management
* Travel Coordination
* Process Expenses
* Minute taking on an ad hoc basis
* Responsible for updating project wide directory (quarterly distribution)
* General administration duties for the wider commercial team
* To assist with the CEO’s diary when required (holiday cover)
Experience
* At least 2 years’ experience in a commercial support role.
* Fully proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
* Highly organised and an eye for detail
Cultural Requirements
* Articulate and an excellent communicator; able to listen and influence through persuasion. We have a diverse team– it is key that the Commercial Personal Assistant will be able to effectively converse, manage expectations and keep all parties informed at all times
* Approachable and accessible; the Commercial Personal Assistant will be expected to react at short notice and liaise with the Directors
* Strength of character is vital to be in tune with the Caudwell culture. The Commercial Personal Assistant will be assertive and not afraid to stand their ground on issues. It is an important trait to know when to get involved and when to back away
* Enthusiastic and energetic
* Honest at all times
* Focused, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile
* The Commercial Personal Assistant will be a dynamic and robust character, able to deal with change at relatively short notice and react to decisions made by the Head of Commercial
* Be at ease in dealing with people at all levels, within and outside the company, with the confidence to speak their mind and challenge in an authoritative manner
* Caudwell Ltd often get involved with events to support Caudwell Children, a charitable nature and willingness to participate and champion this worthwhile cause would align with the Caudwell culture
Package:
Competitive salary and package