Team Assistant - Fluent French

Are you fluent in French, an Assistant and want to combine both roles together? Well, this is an exciting opportunity for you! 

A Team Assistant role has arisen at a top Investment firm in Birmingham. You will be joining a firm that has a global presence, whilst being part of a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment. You must be fluent in French. 

If you have Team Assistant or PA experience and are focused on developing your secretarial career within a world-leading global investment bank, this could be the role to offer you just that!

You will be initially supporting a team; developing and honing your skills to eventually become a faultless Executive Assistant, supporting at MD level.

The firm is keen to hire a bright, proactive candidate who has proven personal assistant or team support experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months to a year of experience as an Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant or Coordinator within professional services, events, customer service or high-end hospitality.

To thrive in this role you will be looking for a corporate environment, will be confident, proactive, thrive under pressure and enjoy a challenge. You will be well presented and client-facing in your communication style.

Duties:

• Diary management, meeting arrangements and conference calls, all over time zones.
• Coordinate international travel (multi-stop) (when appropriate in the future).
• Writing itineraries
• Arranging visas
• Processing monthly expenses
• Extensive phone coverage
• Meeting and greeting visitors and guests
• Covering other Assistants and working as a strong team

Requirements 

• Fluent French - this is a must for this role! 
• 6 months to a year of experience as an assistant 

The successful Team Assistant must have a can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and the desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

A desire to work in a fast-moving and international environment. 

Initially, a 6 month contract and if you impress, they do have additional opportunities within the company.

• 5 days in the office.