Executive Assistant - Real Estate

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Due to growth from a merger, Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the business leaders. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

• Diary management including arranging meetings.
• Organising meetings and workshops.
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and admin systems.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders.
• Preparation of powerpoint presentations, reports, minutes, board level papers
• Ability to build / maintain Excel reports, including data collection and processing
• Personal administrative support generally (filing, scanning, printing).
• Travel arrangements, expenses & email / calendar management.
• Handling enquiries and requests.
• Taking minutes of meetings and following up.
• Setting up of purchase orders.
• Responsible for ad hoc duties when required.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Assistant / PA experience working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple stakeholders and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Independence, self-motivation, and a pro-active approach
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with a creative, positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent people skills, both internal and external.
• Prioritization, organization, time management and follow through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Office skills.

Additional information

What we offer you:

• Full time, 12 months fixed term contract

• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits

• Pension

• 23 days Annual leave

• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects

• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

We are looking forward to your application!

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