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The vacancy
🚀 Join Our Team as an Executive Assistant! 🚀
Role Title: Executive Assistant Reports to: Chief Development Officer & Managing Director, Shipping & Solutions Department: Solutions Location: Hybrid
Role Purpose:
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to gain first-hand insight into senior management and leadership at the Executive and Board level across NTS and the wider NDA Group.
As the Executive Assistant to the NTS Chief Development Officer (CDO), you’ll be at the heart of our strategy and growth initiatives, helping NTS solidify its position as the world’s leading provider of transport and logistics solutions to the nuclear sector. The CDO also leads the NTS Solutions and Shipping business lines, ensuring the safe and secure delivery of our global operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of our business.
What You’ll Do:
Support the CDO: Extend the reach of the CDO by providing technical and strategic support, driving internal projects and initiatives, and liaising with clients and customers.
Meeting Management: Prepare for and attend selective meetings, supporting and acting on behalf of the CDO.
Information Triage: Handle incoming information and enquiries, deciding on appropriate actions, escalation, or sharing.
Coordination: Act as the key interface with the NTS COO Office, ensuring smooth coordination and prioritisation of tasks.
Reporting: Compile, interpret, and review various reports, including budgets, performance, and assurance reports.
Preparation: Prepare for meetings and external engagements, coordinating with the CDO Personal Assistant and stakeholders.
Scheduling: Work closely with the CDO Personal Assistant to manage time, travel, and meetings effectively.
Conflict Resolution: Collaborate with the wider leadership team to identify and resolve conflicts quickly.
Networking: Build a network of contacts within NTS, NDA Group, and externally to support organisational growth.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications: Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience: Self-starter, driven, able to work unsupervised, and meet deadlines.
Skills: Excellent written and oral skills, high emotional and business intelligence, ability to multitask and prioritize.
Personality: Personable, enjoys making new connections, and understands the importance of relationships and stakeholder management.
Adaptability: Able to anticipate needs, grasp complex situations quickly, and respond calmly and efficiently.
Confidentiality: Proven experience in handling confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
Creativity: Ability to translate ideas into high-quality documents, presentations, and speeches.
Interpersonal Skills: Highly developed, able to act as a sounding board with tact and discretion.
Enthusiasm: Willingness and ability to learn quickly, with enthusiasm and tenacity.
Why Join Us?
This is a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for 18-24 months. The location is flexible, but frequent domestic and occasional international travel is required. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now!
Apply Today and Be Part of Our Exciting Journey! 🌟
How to Apply: If you are ready to join a team that values freedom, helpfulness, and drive, and you meet the qualifications and experience listed, we encourage you to apply below
Why NTS?
Brand new role with opportunities to shape your own future
Work in a fast-paced, high-impact industry
Learn from industry experts
Flexible/Hybrid working options
Competitive salary and benefits package
The company
We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.
As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.
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