Role: PA to the CEO and Marketing Director
Location: Marble Arch
Position Type: Permanent
www.lsbf.org.uk

About us:

Having experienced massive success, LSBF are now one of the world's most respected providers of business education. With offices throughout the UK and internationally, our entrepreneurial culture and innovative approach to business means we are on our way to becoming the number one business and finance school of choice. With many more schools to add to our portfolio soon, including our School of Arts as well as the London School of Fashion and Design, coupled with continued plans for growth into 2012, this is an excellent time to join.

The Role:

An exciting new position has arisen for a Personal Assistant to support our innovative, hardworking and forward-thinking CEO and Marketing Director. The successful candidate will work alongside both the CEO and Marketing Director, assisting them with a number of tasks including arranging functions/events, conferences, meetings with both internal and external executives and stakeholders, extensive diary management, overseeing and organising international travel, and generally offering high a level of support.

The Person:

This is an extremely diverse role where no two days will be the same; the ability to think on your feet using your own initiative in an environment that moves fast and changes often is key! We are looking for a confident and personable Personal Assistant with a demonstrable track record of success in global, dynamic and fast moving organisations.

As Personal Assistant you will need to solve problems quickly and thrive under pressure, you will be energetic, presentable with excellent business acumen and highly developed interpersonal skills in order to liaise with various internal staff members as well as external clients, and build strong and lasting relationships at all levels. Strong organisational skills as well as strong system skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Power Point etc) are pre requisites in order to ensure all of the CEO and Marketing Directors needs are met. An interest in marketing is desirable as this role may require the successful candidate to work on a variety of marketing projects.

If you are an ambitious PA looking for a career move where you can progress in a forward thinking, rapidly expanding, innovative and successful and international organisation then this is an excellent opportunity. We will encourage you to get fully involved, to share our passion for the business, and to make an input into achieving our aims.

Key Requirements:

• Degree educated
• Proven experience in PA positions and evidence of success
• Experience in dealing with all areas of business (operations, finance, marketing, HR, IT)
• Organised with excellent time management skills
• Flexibility, business acumen and integrity
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information

Highly Desirable:

• Additional languages
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment
• Specific experience in fast growing SME's
• Interest in marketing

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the CEO and Marketing Director
• Full diary management of appointments
• Arranging all aspects of regional and international travel from pick up, visa applications, accommodation and car hire
• Organising various events, both small and large scale
• Deal with incoming email, faxes and post and often corresponding on the CEO and Marketing Director's behalf
• Liaise with relevant individuals and external organisations to arrange meetings
• Prepare agendas, organise refreshments for meetings and take minutes during the meeting
• Assist with some personal activities such as personal expenses and bills
• Liaise with other PA's and EAs internally
• Assist with any ad hoc marketing projects

Apply now:

If you have the relevant skills required and would like to progress your career within a forward thinking, growing and international organisation, please apply with up to date CV and Cover Letter to Rashmi Punja at rpunja@lsbf.org.uk

Please note: Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

LSBF is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.