£35k per annum

Colchester (Please note this role is based in the office 5 days a week throughout probation. Our client is open to HYBRID working following this)

Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: Holiday Purchase Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; Health Cash Back Plan; 23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays; Learning and Development; Auto Enrolment Pension; Parking

Pursuit Group are on the lookout for an experienced Executive Assistant / Business Support / Team Lead professional to join their client's team, located in Colchester.

This role is not a traditional EA position, however would suit someone who is looking for a role that utilises all their skills and experience in supporting a busy team. This role will oversee all daily operations of the clients team across their sites.

Our client is looking for someone with a financial services background background (accountancy, insurance of financial services) and who has excellent planning and organisational skills.

Overview of Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the operations of a Business Support Team. This involves workload management and delegation of tasks.
• Compliant with all aspects of financial processes. Adherance of reserving process within given authority.
• Working alongside the team in meeting the day-to-day demands.
• Assist the project and/or functional population to optimise efficiency throughout the business.
• Develop to become the knowledge point of contact within the function. These tasks may be varied and ad-hoc in scope.
• Ensure the staff resource management system is accurate and up to date.
• Ensuring that all administrative processes are efficient and meet the correct standard of the business.

Background & Skill:

• 3 + years experience within a similar position.
• Experience within the financial services industry is essential
• Self-motivated and result-orientated
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail Convey a professional attitude when dealing with business partners and clients
• Competent with MS Office Packages.
• Strong communication skills.

Does this sound like you? If you have the right experience, and open for a new challenge with a company with an excellent benefits package, open to hybrid / flexible working and who really puts their people first - send your CV to apply and a member of our team will be in contact if you are shortlisted!