An exceptional Spanish speaking EA is required to provide efficient and effective 360° support for both professional and personal life to an award winning accomplished Restaurateur. This is a full-time role but flexibility is key as there may be some evening/weekend work on an ad hoc basis required. Home working is available on an ad hoc basis and when the employer is out of the country.
Specific duties include:
- Diary and schedule management (professional and personal) for both the UK and oversees
- Managing emails throughout the day and corresponding on behalf of employer
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
- Attending meetings with or on behalf of employer, ensuring they have correct information and documentation
- Managing travel arrangements, arranging visas and accommodation and re-booking any cancellations at short notice
- Booking transport, restaurants etc in the UK and oversees
- Raising and recording purchase orders and invoices
- Assisting with research into new products
- Liaising with clients, agents and other external contractors
- Organising and maintaining office systems
- Working directly with high-level colleagues and other teams such as PR/Marketing, Web Developers and Directors
- Preparing corporate documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
- Ordering office equipment and supplies
- Preparing tax returns
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion at all times
About you:
- Native or fluent Spanish speaker and very strong English
- As the representative of the employer and the wider brand, excellent interpersonal skills are required
- Extensive PA/EA experience, ideally within hospitality sector
- Assertive, discrete and diplomatic style
- The ability and willingness to be flexible and autonomous
This is a demanding and exciting role with the opportunity to work as part of a strong 'family feel' business. You will be instrumental in the professional and personal life of the employer, making things happen and stimulating change to move the business forward.
Hours are 9am - 6pm week days but inevitably out of hours work (with notice given) will be required. There may be occasional international travel required.
Flexibility: 5 days per week, some home working
Location: London/home
Pay: £55,000 - £60,000
Account Manager: Jayne Winch