Overview
Screening phone calls and dealing with inquiries where appropriate
Making appointments and planning their managers diary
Organizing and attending meetings; sometimes taking minutes and ensuring their manager is well-prepared for meetings
Replying to emails, faxes and post
Booking travel arrangements and accommodation when necessary
Assisting with projects their manager might be working on by researching or writing reports
Organizing and maintaining office systems
Standing in for their manager in their absence.
Travelling with the MD to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations.