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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Due to growth from a merger, Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the business leaders. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Responsibilities (non-exhaustive List)
* Preparation of PowerPoint presentations, reports, board level papers
* Ability to build / maintain Excel reports
* Diary management including arranging meetings
* Organising meetings and workshops
* Implementing and maintaining procedures and admin systems
* Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders
* Personal administrative support generally (filing, scanning, printing)
* Travel arrangements & email management
* Handling enquiries and requests
* Taking minutes of meetings and following up
* Setting up of purchase orders
* Responsible for ad hoc duties when required
Qualifications
* Proven Executive Assistant / PA experience working in a fast-paced professional environment
* Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple stakeholders and discretion in dealing with confidential information
* Strong problem-solving skills coupled with a creative, positive, can-do attitude
* Excellent people skills, both internal and external
* Independence, self-motivation, and a pro-active approach
* Prioritization, organization, time management and follow through skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail
* Advanced MS Office skills
Additional Information
What we offer you:
* Full time, 12 months fixed term contract
* Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
* Pension
* 23 days Annual leave
* Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
* Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
* Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
We are looking forward to your application!
Katharina Häckel
www.turnerandtownsend.com
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management
Industries
* Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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