Executive Assistant

About this role

We have an exciting opportunity as an Executive Assistant, directly supporting three Directors. What you'll do You will play an essential role in supporting and representing multiple Directors with confidence. The dynamic nature of this role requires the ideal candidate to have exemplary communication and time management skills, and the ability to identify and anticipate the Director's needs. You will liaise with other executive assistants and senior stakeholders to ensure a professional, efficient service is delivered at all times. You will act as the first point of contact with a range of internal and external stakeholders and will provide guidance to others in accordance with the Director's needs. Your tasks will include: • management of three busy and complex diaries to ensure the effective use of time, and balancing multiple stakeholder requests • effective inbox management, ensuring urgent emails are escalated appropriately, draft responses are produced, and an efficient filing and recall system is implemented • managing and administering meetings and visits, room bookings, refreshments, and associated travel planning with effective communication throughout • the screening of communications, often dealing with sensitive and confidential matters • recording and chasing actions from meetings • ascertaining and communicating highly confidential information whilst exercising discretion. What you'll need We are looking for someone with Board-level Executive Assistant experience. In addition, you will be a clear and confident communicator with excellent written skills and the ability to influence others and build relationships. You will possess exceptional organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Furthermore, you will have: • exceptional communication skills and experience in a complex organisation • resilience, and the ability to cope calmly with a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment • an eye for detail and accuracy without losing sight of the important issues • a reliable, trustworthy, flexible and professional approach at all times • the ability to maintain confidentiality. What you'll receive • A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. • Career progression and professional development opportunities. • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. • The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year. • The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions). • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. • The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions). • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. • One paid volunteering day each year. • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. • Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform. • Support from trained mental health first aiders. • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. Who we are YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: • Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West • YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community • YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors • YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space • plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.