Executive Assistant | Strategic Communications | London

Executive Assistant | Strategic Communications | London
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI
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onsulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including financial services, retail and consumer, digital, natural resources, energy, public affairs, real estate, professional services, technology media telecoms (TMT) and life sciences.The TMT team are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing self-starter who wants to join our market leading communications team which provides strategic and financial communications to companies operating in the built environment as well as their developments. Our clients include listed and non-listed businesses and fund managers operating in the office, retail, industrial, residential, hotels and student accommodation sectors. These range from global leaders and FTSE100s through to start-ups and we advise on some of the UK’s most high-profile development projects.
What
You’ll
Do
Scheduling of appointments and maintenance of busy calendars with ability to make self-directed decisions regarding scheduling.Coordination of meetings and events, assistance with setting agendas and taking minutes of meetings to capture actionsPreparation of presentation materials.Complete research tasks and client reporting for the team, as requiredMaintain internal databases such as Salesforce, Chrome River and Carpe DiemSchedule and coordinate internal meetings and manage diaries of team members,Arrange and manage travel itineraries and logistics for the team, as requiredAssist with internal and external hospitality events including managing invites and attendance lists along with arranging venues and cateringCollaborate with the other Team Assistants across FTI and the wider corporate support teams, including HR, Facilities, Finance and IT, to ensure smooth running of the teamFiling and printing documents and collating information packs for the team as requiredAd-hoc projects as and when requiredAct as main point of contact for all internal and external invoicing and accounting issues for the team, liaising directly with FTI’s accounts teamOut of hours support to the team will be required on occasionAssist with client results including organising and scheduling external conference call lines and uploading statements to RNSManaging expenses and ensuring prompt payment of invoices.
How
You’ll
Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership,
growth
and development opportunities.
We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications.
You’ll
be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth
.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
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Basic Qualifications / Qualifications & Experience
High level of IT literacy (PowerPoint, Excel)Proficiency in using SalesforcePrevious experience of organising eventsProven ability to work and make sound judgments on a day-to-day basis regarding assigned and ad hoc duties with very limited direction from the Executive.Ability to discern and communicate with the highest level of tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing to key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.Ability to follow complex written and verbal instruction.Strong interpersonal skills to persuade and build consensus and cooperation.Ability to work under time pressure and be available as needed by the Executive.Top level detail, organisational, and logical skills.Ability to handle the highest level of confidential issues sensitively.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)Substantial experience of executive level support.Experience of working with a professional services environment advantageous.Experience with client interface and understanding of client relationship.
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Our goal is to support the well–being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer
market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges.
At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on
Forbes
List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by
Consulting Magazine
. For more information, visit
www.fticonsulting.com
and connect with us on
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and
LinkedIn
.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Additional Information
Job Family/Level: Administrative Operations Level 2
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At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the bestand most talented people in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on buildingand maintaining a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age,marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protectedveteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenship status, or any other factor prohibitedby law.
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