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Job Description This is a new role supporting our new European President and 3 other Savaria Directors who are based at our commercial headquarters in Guiseley, Leeds.The EA is a key part of the team, ensuring the directors are as productive as possible through efficient organisation, planning and managing tasks, commitments and stakeholders effectively.The role is based in our commercial HQ in Leeds, UK and will also provide support for 3 other directors based at the same office.The role works closely with the EA based at operations HQ in the Midlands, providing a full EA service to drive high performance through the leadership team including actions, meetings, travel and events.ResponsibilitiesPrimary point of contact for supported directors, professionally handling communicationCommunicate directly and on behalf of the directors including inbox management if neededCoordinate schedule, ensuring it is well planned and respected, and arranging travelCarry out administration including preparing reports, data and presentations and ensuring all information is collated expediently so commitments are met,Support the directors with internal and external social media communications drafting and editing posts and memosMonitor actions, following up with relevant parties to ensure timely completion, keeping the director appraised of progressProvide administrative support to meetings and committees by preparing documents, attending meetings, recording actions and following up actions between meetingsProactively manage any challenges or potential derailers, using your network and experience to bring things back on trackWork closely with stakeholders, keeping them well informed of upcoming commitments Proactively plan time to ensure that deadlines are met and actions delivered, ensuring that the directors are well organisedParticipate in events as required, ensuring locations are well managed, agendas run as arranged and follow up is planned as requiredAdministration for the Leeds office, liaising with service providers and maintaining consumablesWhat are we looking for?A great communicator with well-practiced stakeholder management skills and the ability to network effectively including internallyProven experience of confidentiality and handling sensitive informationVery strong communication skills, both verbally and in writingAbility to exercise good judgement in a variety of situationsExceptionally well organised, with tried and tested methods for planning and executing a varied workloadMotivated to work independently on projects and use initiative to ensure results are optimised Highly resourceful, with the ability to identify and resolve problemsExcellent IT skills including Powerpoint, Word, Outlook and ExcelAbility to accommodate some business travel for events (infrequent, UK and Europe)What's in it for you?Flexible salary band, negotiable depending on experiencePension, sick pay, bonus scheme and flexible benefit platformFriendly and relaxed work environment with free parking on siteTraining, development and project opportunities if desired