Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest.
The company has grown rapidly since it was founded almost 20 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across nine European offices (Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris and Prague). The company is employee-owned and has a strong culture of openness and employee engagement.
The Practice Co-ordination Team (PCT) comprises of c.23 skilled individuals, including two PCT Managers and various levels of Executive and Personal Assistants. Our key responsibility is to provide the wider business with professional, high quality, and proactive business support.
The PCT strives to work flexibly and efficiently to meet changing business needs by continuously improving their skills, sharing knowledge and ideas, and embracing new technologies and systems.
Reporting into PCT Manager
The Junior PA / Team Assistant will work across various practices and will collaborate with colleagues across the wider business. They will be proactive, keen to learn and take ownership of straightforward tasks within their role. They will contribute to the wider team by supporting senior PCT, who may delegate tasks to them. They will provide administrative support that aligns with all of PCT values and wider Frontier values.
Key Responsibilities:
This description is only a guide to what might be required but the following provides an overview of the core responsibilities and expectations in this role:
Planning and OrganisationDiary management for internal meetings including room booking (to expand to external meetings as successful applicant grows into role)
Using Frontier systems to log projects and key client details;
Booking venues for project social events;
Entering and maintaining accurate expense data in company systems;
Taking clear and concise notes during meetings and distributing summaries;
Organising national and international travel requirements;
Adhoc tasks as needed such as printing, binding, covering reception and wider BMT support
Impact and DeliveryUsing initiative and knowledge from Senior PAs to understand how to improve processes, suggesting new ideas and having support to drive them forwards;
Completing tasks to satisfactory level and to meet deadlines;
Using resources such as the hub, meetings etc to build up knowledge of the firm
Communication and Partnership WorkingLiaising with senior PCT and taking on delegated tasks, as and when required
Working with PCT Manager and Mentor to understand feedback and how to get further support;
Working closely with other Business Management Teams (BMTs) on various workstreams;
Development and EngagementAttending training set up by Learning and Development as well as cross - team learning to improve knowledge around role;
Building and maintaining relationships with relevant and various people across the business;
Essential Requirements:Experience in an administration role;
Strong team player who is eager to build and maintain relationships across the business
Good organisational skills, diligence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Basic level of knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
Desirable Skills & Experience:Language skills - German, French, or Spanish;
* Intermediate level of knowledge of Microsoft Office 365;               
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