Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Relationship management<\/p>\n
\tAct as an ambassador and first point of contact for allocated Partners
\n\tDevelop and maintain internal and external networks, building knowledge of key client handling teams and issues in order to effectively identify and communicate priorities.
\n\tBuild strong relationships with clients and their PA\u2019s identifying opportunities to enhance EY\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n
Diary and meeting management<\/p>\n
\tProvide comprehensive diary management in consultation with your Partners.
\n\tProactively monitor meeting attendance, taking ownership to ensure enquiries and issues are appropriately delegated and resolved effectively.
\n\tFacilitate all logistical arrangements and ensure all documentation is prepared in advance of meetings \u2013 with oversight from a Manager\/Advance Intermediate PA\/Partner<\/p>\n
Travel management<\/p>\n
\tProactive itinerary planning, researching and considering reasonable alternative cost effective travel, to include assistance with visas.
\n\tMaximise cost reduction opportunities, utilising preferred travel provider in line with travel and expenses policy.<\/p>\n
Communication management<\/p>\n
\tManage communications, monitor emails, post and calls taking appropriate action, escalating or delegating accordingly.<\/p>\n
Events management<\/p>\n
\tProject manage events that only require internal bookings of rooms, catering and attendance management.
\n\tEnsuring compliance with policies and approved budgets.
\n\tWork with facilities to confirm logistical arrangements and attend events as required, proactively ensuring relevant documentation is available at the event as approved by the Partner\/Manager.
\n\tManage budget in consultation with the Partner\/Manager.<\/p>\n
Time and expense management<\/p>\n
\tPrepare and submit timesheets.
\n\tCollate and process expenses and invoices ensuring compliance with policy and approval process.
\n\tReconcile credit card\/bank statements with receipts as appropriate.<\/p>\n
General administrative and project support<\/p>\n
\tDelegate meetings, events, travel, accommodation and ad hoc tasks
\n\tMaintain client contact and relationship databases.
\n\tProvide ad hoc project support.
\n\tLoading external training CPD hours
\n\tMercury S2P support
\n\tStationery maintenance
\n\tMeet and greet visitors to EY offices.
\n\tProvide cover for colleagues during absences as appropriate.<\/p>\n
Experience and skills required<\/p>\n
\tExperience in a corporate professional services environment is preferred.
\n\tThe confidence to engage with senior\/high profile contacts and clients and their teams.
\n\tAttention to detail and ownership for the delivery of high-quality work.
\n\tAbility to build relationships across diverse teams both locally and globally.
\n\tAbility to work as part of a team, ensuring seamless service to the firm and clients.
\n\tConfident approach to administration and agile to different Partner expectations
\n\tThe ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems.
\n\tStrong organisational skills with ability to prioritise a busy and often conflicting workload.
\n\tA flexible and professional approach, remaining calm under pressure.
\n\tKnowledge of time zones and best means of travel between multinational locations.
\n\tBroad knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.<\/p>\n
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