P.A. to Chief Executive
Position / Capacity
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Qualifications
Responsibilities
<B>Personal Assistant to Chief Executive</B><P>
Shannon Foynes Port Company is the state commercial port authority responsible for the management of all maritime activity throughout the entire Shannon estuary. We wish to recruit a seasoned PA to provide quality administrative support to the Chief Executive, and the Company’s Board and management team. <P>
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s I.T. systems, including monitoring the Windows network, purchasing, installation, and liaising with maintenance contractors, as well as updating and maintaining the company’s website, www.sfpc.ie.<P>
This full-time role will be primarily based in our headquarters in Foynes, but the successful postholder may be required to visit other sites around the Shannon Estuary. <P>
Candidates should be in a position to demonstrate relevant experience and competency in the following areas:<BR>
* Previous experience as a P.A. to senior management<BR>
* Certified ability in I.T. systems and software (particularly MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Frontpage) plus Windows 2000 Server / Small Business Systems<BR>
* Absolute discretion and confidentiality<BR>
* Good general organisational & planning skills<BR>
* Experience of managing travel arrangements / diaries<BR>
* A bright personality, and a pleasant telephone / email manner<BR>
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organisation and with customers / port users / local authorities / government / political / community representatives<BR>
* Ability to work on own initiative and under time pressure, with attention to detail<BR>
* Ability to use shorthand or touch typing to take minutes or dictation as required.<P>
Applications should be in the form of a detailed current CV and covering letter clearly explaining the candidate’s suitability for this post (stating salary expectations and availability). This should be marked 'Private & Confidential / PA' and sent to: <BR>
Ms Angela Garry, P.A. to Chief Executive Officer at: Shannon Foynes Port Company, Harbour Office, Foynes, County Limerick.<BR>
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday morning, 3rd August 2005.<BR>
We anticipate holding initial interviews in week commencing 7th August 2005.<P>
SHANNON FOYNES PORT COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.<P>
CANVASSING WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY.