Career At Microsoft In Uk

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO UK MANAGING DIRECTOR

JOB CATEGORY: BUSINESS SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM, READING
JOB ID: 730859
DIVISION: MICROSOFT BUSINESS DIVISION


ROLE PURPOSE
To manage the UK Managing Director's (MD) office in an efficient, effective and professional manner, operating with minimum supervision and maximum proactivity.
To operate as an advocate and ambassador for the MD, business group and Microsoft, to all our customers both internal and external.
Responsible for liaison and scheduling of all meetings both internal and external including customer, press, third party companies and all other business meetings for the MD and from time to time other members of the Management Team, both within the UK and across other Microsoft subsidiaries. This role will involve dealing with people at the highest levels and must ensure the provision of all briefing papers, logistical details and supporting information to the MD in a timely manner.
To deal with incoming requests including mail, phone calls etc ensuring that the MD is engaged only with the essential items. Compile appropriate responses and dispatch/deal with all other mail and calls.
All travel arrangements to be identified and diarised for the MD and made well in advance with all visa requirements, currency, hotels, registration of events, connecting travel arrangements taken care of.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Enable the MD to work as efficiently and effectively as possible
Effective management of the MD's Office.
Presents a professional image both internally and externally at all times.
Exceptional time management and communication skills.
Error free and timely correspondence.
Use initiative and demonstrate a high degree of pro-activity.
Eyes and ears for the MD across the Business.


KEY SUCCESS CRITERIA
Juggling multiple tasks and priorities at any one time.
Necessity to understand when to and how to deal with sensitive information.
Being able to ascertain when something is or isn’t critical and using sound judgment.
Building relationships with many diverse and different people.
Being the gatekeeper for the MD, but also ensuring they get to see the right people and information.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1) Essential Experience
Experienced in dealing at an Executive level both internally and externally.
Intermediate level skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Able to work in confidence with confidential matters.
Ability to work under pressurised deadlines and maintain accuracy at all times.
Experienced in a variety of support roles.
2) Technical / Functional Skills
Strong MS Office skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
3) Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills
Able to cope with and manage multiple demands.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Self-starter who works on own initiative.
Assertive, confident and have a positive disposition.
Proactive.
Able to work flexible hours.
4) Qualifications
Educated to A level or equivalent level qualifications and experience.


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