Department: Core - Business Infrastructure & Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Gurugram, India
Description
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide an extensive and complex range of administrative tasks in support of up to three of our senior management team members. The ideal candidate will thrive on coordination, organisation and will be a self-starter. This position is open to both entry-level candidates and those with extensive administrative experience.
You must have excellent organisational skills, be a confident communicator, capable of dealing with people at all levels and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism in your manner. Reliability and adaptability are vital for this role, together with the ability to work to independently and be flexible to changing deadlines.
Ultimately, you will contribute to the efficiency of our business by providing personalised and timely support to our senior managers. Working as part of a vibrant, fast-paced global Business Infrastructure & Operations team, this is a chance to gain experience within an interesting and dynamic organisation, where individuals thrive on change.
About Us
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research has grown to become the largest dedicated power market analytics company in Europe, providing data-driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. We are a diverse team of over 500 experts with vast energy, financial and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon and fossil commodities.
We are active in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan, working with world-leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a thriving, rapidly growing company with offices across the globe and more opening soon. We currently serve around 750 of the world's most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments, and expect to continue to grow rapidly, adding new countries and products to our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Organising and managing a complex schedule of meeting and diary requirements, both internally and externally for members of the senior management team.
- Communicating with clients, scheduling calls, workshops, and arranging meeting agendas.
- Arranging business travel, including flights, transportation, accommodation and restaurants for senior management and other staff members.
- Meeting preparation including meeting room setup and management.
- Organising internal events and off-sites for the Research and Advisory teams.
- Collation, preparation of presentations and proposals using Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including minute taking.
- Providing support to the Business Infrastructure & Operations team as required.
What We Are Looking For
- Attention to detail, excellent coordination, time management and organisational skills.
- Strong team player; supports colleagues and shares knowledge; interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Adept at managing a varied workload with the ability to multi-task and re-prioritise in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Ability to use initiative, forward thinking, and work under pressure, with a willingness to proactively take on new tasks.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook (diary management), MS PowerPoint, Excel & Word.
Desirable Attributes
- Work experience as a PA or within a higher-level administrative position.
- Proven experience working for a fast-growing international consultancy or professional services business.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing international business
- A dynamic, intellectually stimulating and demanding yet supportive environment
- A fun, informal and international work culture
- A competitive salary package
- Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavorable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
