
Executive Assistant
Rentokil Initial
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Enable the effectiveness and efficiency of the ELT and Senior Leaders supported
- Professionally represent Rentokil Initial (RI) to internal and external stakeholders in verbal and written communication.
- Responsible for delivering specific projects (e.g. events organisation, presentation preparation).
- Develop positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels in order to ensure projects are complete
- Type and produce reports, letters, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and other documents.
- Carry out research and assemble information for use in reports and meetings.
- Handle correspondence. Compose letters, memoranda and other documents from verbal direction or knowledge of RI’s company’s policies and procedures.
- Manage the calendar and schedule appointments and meetings for the assigned ELT and Senior Leaders.
- Screen mail and telephone calls, direct requests to the appropriate person and follow up replies. Where possible manage questions and requests on behalf of the ELT and Senior Leaders.
- Organise travel arrangements (flights, hotels etc.) and process related expenses, providing itineraries.
- Arrange meetings and functions with minimum direction ensuring that all elements are considered and dealt with effectively.
- Use knowledge of the RI to answer routine inquiries from various internal and external sources.
- Organise and establish agendas and attend various meetings acting as recorder of the proceedings. Coordinate follow up actions.
- Devise and maintain office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and the organisation and storage of paperwork, documents and computer-based information. Dealing confidentially with all information.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years working directly with a Senior Level Executive
- Outstanding communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels with a range of internal stakeholders
- Able to demonstrate high levels of drive, work ethic and personal accountability with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining sound judgement and a rigorous focus on the details.
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. Strict attention to detail.
- High level of trustworthiness and reliability with experience working in a fast paced environment while attaining results.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
- 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit
- Healthcare
- Free parking
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
report writingpresentation preparationevent organizationresearchdocument compositioncalendar managementtravel arrangementagenda settingoffice systems managementdata analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsinfluencing skillsproblem solvingcreativityattention to detailtrustworthinessreliabilitypersonal accountabilityability to work under pressuresound judgement