Reed is working with a market leading Client in Sussex who are seeking an Executive Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time, hybrid position. The successful candidate will be a competent, highly proactive, motivated and organised. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience in handling competing and complex priorities. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for providing senior level support to Directors. Comprehensive diary management including prioritising and scheduling meetings as well as minute taking. Arrangement of business travel Extensive telephone duties; interaction with high profile external clients as well as senior management from within the firm. Thorough and timely administration of expenses and reconciliation of corporate credit cards. Assist with various business initiatives ad-hoc projects, such as event management, helping prepare speaking notes and involvement in external events. Required skills: Extensive experience strong secretarial / PA roles High level of written communication and excellent verbal communication skills Ability to handle challenging situations. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; an effective and open communicator Self-starter with ability to be proactive, use initiative, prioritise and multi-task. Strong time management skills Excellent attention to detail Excellent teamwork skills Systems knowledge: extensive knowledge of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel