Company Description
Executive Assistant
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize 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
Reporting to Functional Directors of the MetroLink Project Team, the Executive Assistant will coordinate MetroLink executive duties and provide general administrative support to the MetroLink Team.
The role includes the following duties:
1. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
2. Manage professional and personal scheduling for the Directors including agendas, mails, emails, phone calls, client management and other logistics
3. Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior executives
4. Plan and orchestrate work to ensure that senior executives priorities are met
5. Preparation of presentations and reports
6. Organising meetings and workshops
7. Screening and prioritisation of emails of Project Director
8. Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
9. Taking meeting minutes
10. Handling enquiries and requests
11. Preparing of letters
12. Screening telephone calls
13. Taking messages and following up
14. Assisting with travel arrangements
15. Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
16. Printing, copying and filing
17. Setting up of purchase orders
18. Liaising with staff from other departments
19. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications:
20. Knowledge and awareness of the importance of being a representative for MetroLink
21. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
22. Attention to detail
23. Skill in preparation and compilation of reports
24. Skill in preparation and compilation of presentations
25. Experience of working in a role where discretion and confidentiality are essential
26. Experience of working with diverse teams
27. Ability to work on own initiative, with multitasking capabilities
28. Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
29. Strong interpersonal skills - ability to motivate others
30. Experience of undertaking and effectively managing a significant workload
31. Advanced Microsoft Office and SharePoint knowledge and experience
Additional Information
What we offer you:
32. Full time
33. Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
34. 8% Pension
35. 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
36. Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
37. Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
38. Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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.