Executive Assistant to CEO/COO

Company Description

At Informa , we’re about connecting businesses and professionals with knowledge. From cutting-edge research to specialist digital demand, our reach is extensive. We’re the power behind a range of fantastic brands such as FAN EXPO, Omdia, World of Concrete and many more. Through cutting edge research we’re here to champion specialists by helping people learn more, know more and do more.

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. 

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets. 

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Executive Assistant to support a Senior Leader within Informa who holds the joint position of CEO Informa Markets / COO Informa Group. This role will be based in London, with the Senior Leader predominantly based in New York and therefore there will be required flexibility on working cross time zones when needed.

The successful candidate will have great organizational skills, the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment, thrive on a challenge and be comfortable with change. This role requires a team player but one who can work with substantial independence and initiative - dealing proactively and confidently with a range of people, tasks, and situations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting senior individuals within a large organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on working within a team spirited environment.
• Flexible and possess ability to adapt to a fast-changing and growing environment.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• High standards of accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Sharepoint, as well as experience with virtual meeting tools such as Teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, to assist in gathering data, when required and building basic presentation material.
• Enthusiastic, confident, outgoing "people-orientated" personality required - able to liaise with people to achieve work goals whilst enhancing relationships.
• Experience in complex travel arrangements, with a high attention to detail. 
• Ability to keep information organised and confidential.
• Note-taking skills

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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