Company:

Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as an Executive Assistant to the CEO.

What can you expect:

As the Executive Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the CEO in managing their day-to-day activities and ensuring the smooth operation of their office.

This is a dynamic and fast-paced role that requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

We will rely on you to:

• Calendar Management: Efficiently manage the CEO's schedule, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the CEO's time and ensure timely and effective communication.
• Communication Management: Handle incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of the CEO, including phone calls, emails, and other correspondence. Draft and proofread emails, prepare reports, and maintain an organized filing system for easy retrieval of information.
• Meeting Coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items. Arrange meeting logistics, such as booking meeting rooms and coordinating catering, to ensure smooth and productive meetings.
• Travel Arrangements: Manage all aspects of the CEO's travel, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation. Research and recommend travel options, maintain travel itineraries, and ensure all necessary travel documents are in order.
• Information Management: Organize and maintain confidential information, documents, and records. Manage electronic and physical filing systems, maintain databases, and ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Project Coordination: Assist the CEO in managing and coordinating various projects and initiatives. Conduct research, prepare presentations, coordinate with team members, and track project progress to ensure successful completion.
• Relationship Management: Help the CEO build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as clients, partners, and board members. Schedule and coordinate meetings, manage contact databases, and assist with relationship-building activities.
• Miscellaneous Tasks: Handle ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as they arise, including event planning and coordination, personal errands, and administrative support.

What you will be rewarded with:

• We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
• Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional emails and documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at TAUK@mmc.com.