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The Executive Assistant (EA) will become the ‘right hand’ to the CEO, enabling him to operate at maximum efficiency and effectiveness to help further grow the company. This is a newly-created role as Propeller Group enters a new phase of growth across its PR, Internet and Mobile operations.

 

·        Help CEO grow and maintain his network of media, advertising and business contacts

·        Research, prepare, check and send credentials, pitches, emails, letters as required, often representing the CEO

·        Ensure CEO is aware of industry events he should go to and secure tickets

·        Meet and greet visitors to the company/CEO, prepare meeting room, refreshments etc

·        Organise diary and meetings

·        Work closely with the Office Coordinator/Manager and our  other support staff

·        ‘Nudge’ members of the team to ensure deadlines are met and CEO is fully supported

·        Answer main telephone and diverted calls during busy periods

·        Suggest and create new ways of working where relevant to improve existing approaches

·         Educated to degree standard

·         Significant experience working in an SME marketing/ad/PR agency environment

·         Executive assistant/PA experience  at Director/MD/CEO level

·         Outward-going personality with smooth inter-personal skills and telephone manner

·         Proficient across the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)

·         Highly skilled internet and intranet user

·         Highly skilled search engine operator

·         Good written and spoken English

·         Natural organiser, diligent, anticipator and with attention to detail

·         Discreet and able to work in complete confidence to CEO on sensitive matters (for example updating his mobile and Linked In accounts!)

·         Happy to muck in and get things done in busy small office as and when required

·         Commercial outlook and empathy with the idea of growing a business

 

Propeller is based in light, air-conditioned offices on the Charing Cross Road in the heart of the London advertising and media scene we inhabit. We are minutes from both Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road tube stations...as well as all the joys Soho, Covent Garden and the West End have to offer!

 

We are a well-regarded and established (1998) small business employing a team of 14. Propeller is owned and managed by two directors Martin Loat (the founder and CEO) and Ryan Malone (the digital and operations director). Things tend to move quickly, with lots to do to achieve our targets for growth and the days fly by! We like to go out as a team once or twice a month and recent outings have included: picnics, bowling, indoor golf, yoga and even the occasional drink.

 

 

 

 

As Propeller PR | Internet | Mobile, we combine traditional PR expertise with the latest digital techniques to help clients engage with their audiences not only through print and broadcast media but also through the internet and mobile. We also offer internet design and build and SEO services and now also make interesting smart phone apps for businesses. See www.propellergroup.com

 

Propeller is a new-business-driven operation:– we have to sell our services to survive. We work for a wide variety of organisations ranging from media industry giants like News International, WPP, Carat and Congrex to fast-growing digital economy players such as GoViral and Grapeshot.

·         Love the world of media, advertising, digital and social media

·         Motivate and encourage each other

·         Get things done

·         Are prepared to roll up our sleeves and help out

·         Are visible

·         Are engaging and confident

·         Are supportive and good listeners

·         Are quick on our feet

·         Are passionate

 

Martin is reasonably well-known figure in the media and advertising scene. He set up Propeller to help media and marketing companies manage their PR and corporate reputations. He has recently overseen Propeller Group’s acquisition of internet and mobile consultancy BlondeGorilla. The move has significantly strengthened Propeller’s capacity for digital solutions, including social media, SEO, website and mobile apps development. With 20 years experience, Martin has advised clients including News International, Telegraph Group, ITV, Eurosport, Turner Entertainment, CNN, Viacom, Last.fm, RKCR/Y&R, Carat and many more.  When not working, Martin enjoys spending time with his two young children, walking in Somerset and playing golf and chess.

Please email alysha.alibhai@propellergroup.com in the first instance with your CV, highlighting the most relevant single job experience you have for this post and attaching a formal, but short (300 words max.) letter explaining how you would make yourself invaluable to the CEO.  If you have any knowledge of experience of Propeller already, please mention this.