Executive Assistant / Operations support
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Position Overview & Specifications
Executive Assistant / Operations support
Hybrid/remote (3 days in the office) - Central Birmingham location
Supporting the Partner and wider recruitment team with various administrative and operational tasks, client outreach, meeting scheduling, and event planning. A general point of contact for the Partner and team for the wider business.
There will also be some scope to manage projects and social media posts for the team.
The ideal Executive Assistant will have worked as an Executive Assistant, ideally within a Recruitment business or supporting a Recruitment owner/Partner.
You will be adept at managing conflicting priorities and anticipating the needs of the Partner and team. You will have worked with executives within a sales or professional services environment and understand the importance of client engagement as part of your Executive Assistant role.
Ideal candidates will have an understanding of Interim recruitment/IR35. Additonally having worked with recruitment ATS/CRM systems would be an advantage.
Role specifics:
Diary management - for multiple stakeholders
Maintaining business development contacts
Data management - CRM data input, cleanup and improvements
Process improvement
Process creation
Event planning
Meeting planning
Project support
Recruitment resourcing when needed
Social media support
You will enjoy administration and speaking to and engaging with clients and prospective clients. Exceptionally organised and adept at organising others. Able to manage large numbers of competing priorities and able to communicate challenges clearly and timely.
Used to supporting senior level directors and C-Suite. Ideally having experience within a Recruitment or sales environment.
This is a growing company, as such this role will suit someone looking for a role they can grow and develop with, with potential in the future for an Operations Manager position. This role will not suit someone who does not want to develop further in their career.
Office is located in central Birmingham. You should plan for the first few weeks to be 100% office based, moving to 2-3 days office based once training is complete.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Have you supported a Recruitment or Sales Business as an Executive Assistant?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham
Application deadline: 04/06/2023
Reference ID: EA002
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Assistant / Operations support roles across OYL's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £43,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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