Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant will report to the Vice President – HR. Provides administrative and secretarial support to the above positions and represents them and their roles and image in how she/he handles their work, communications by phone, letter and e-mail and regular visitors.

SCOPE

The Administrative Assistant provides support to the Vice President – HR. Location requirements: The Administrative Assistant is to be located at the London office.

• Language Requirements: High proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in English
• Travel Requirements: There is minimum business travel required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

REQUIRED:

• Previous administrative/secretarial experience is essential.
• Preferably experience is gained working with a senior role or multiple stakeholders.
• Preferably in a fast paced and multicultural environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing).
• Advanced user of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy of spelling and grammar, layout and content formation essential.
• Highly organized and efficient approach required.
• Ability to manage varying needs and prioritizing to ensure best business results.

Education and Professional Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; preferably around administration and secretarial qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

Administration: 

• Needs to be extremely efficient and professionally skilled in:
• Preparing documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Should have a high and accurate dictation and typing speed.
• Files and forward traces a variety of documents, appointments etc.
• Prepares power point presentations for meetings.
• Processes incoming mail.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors without appearing to block their open-door policy approach.
• Maintains office supplies for stakeholders.
• Takes meeting minutes as requested.
• Budget control: create purchase orders, log budget transactions, process department invoices, and reports monthly.
• Maintains email distribution lists as appropriate.
• Managing and processing expenses.

Co-ordination

• Maintains, collates and distributes all relevant activity reports.
• Coordinates venue, agendas and minutes for various meetings.
• Coordinates travel and hotel accommodation arrangements as requested.
• Sets up conference calls.
• Maintains diaries and schedules appointments and meetings.
• Responds to various requests for help and information.
• Communicates with property associates to provide information and resolve challenges on behalf of those she/he reports to.
• Coordinates and handles all related memberships and ensures they are current and traces renewals for re-evaluation.

Other

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by management and will be required to work in any London location required if those, she/he reports to are required to work elsewhere.
• Complies with Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures.
• Working hours as required to do your job but normally not less than Monday- Friday each week other than public holidays and hours will be no less than 9am-6pm.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coordinate varying needs and prioritize to ensure best business results.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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