Protium Green Solutions (Trading name “Protium”) is a UK focused green hydrogen energy company, which supports businesses to reach net zero emissions across their heat, power, and mobility requirements. We are but fast-growing company, with some of the leading global voices in the emerging green hydrogen market on our team. We are deeply passionate about addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and our focus on green hydrogen is driven by the desire to see the UK transition rapidly towards renewable resources.
The first pure-play hydrogen energy company in the UK, we offer a unique opportunity to learn about the possibilities and challenges of deploying green hydrogen solutions. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious candidate that is looking to stretch their knowledge and skills and accelerate their career path.
Executive Assistant
Location: London
Term: Permanent, full time
Benefits: 28 days annual leave + public holidays, pension contributions, healthcare
Start Date: Immediately
Job Purpose
We are seeking a professional and competent Executive Assistant to support Protium’s Executive Committee (ExCo) in their achievement of business goals. The successful candidate will be essential for the smooth running of theExCo and will have the opportunity to support across all departments in the business. This role will be the first point of contact [WS1] for the ExCo and Protium’s Chief of Staff.
In This Role, You Will
- Ensure diaries are planned and organized appropriately for the ExCo and Chief of Staff
- Confirm meeting arrangements (including venues/teleconferencing information)
- Manage timelines for Boards/Committees and support meetings
- Manage information flow in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure ExCo has appropriate preparatory time for meetings and is made aware of deadlines
- Minute taking, as required e.g. Board meetings
- Manage logistics around conference attendance, arranging venue/invites & attending to facilitate
- Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, reports
- Booki international & UK travel/accommodation on behalf of the ExCo
- Draft monthly expense submissions for CEO and CIO
- Arrange, and on demand minute weekly ExCo meetings
The Skills You'll Bring Include
- Previous experience working at Director/Executive level in an EA/PA capacity
- Previous experience of minuting at Board/Executive level
- Proven Board/Committee timeline management – proactively developing agendas and collating papers (experience of Diligent Board books is advantageous)
- "Can do" attitude, willingness to develop new skills in accordance with business requirements and can make sound judgements
- Excellent written communication to review draft documents as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively with a strong attention to detail
- Self-reliant, motivated, and able to work on own initiative, whilst meeting varied and time specific deadlines
- The ability to deal with sensitive information appropriately and always show tact and discretion
- An ability to operate in a matrix environment and deliver at pace
- High level of computer literacy, including a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint