Presentations Associate

Salary: £24,888 per annum, plus company benefits

Location: Darwin House, Leeds Valley Park, Savannah Way, LS10 1AB Leeds

Contract: Permanent, full time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: There are two shift options to choose from with flexible hours:

1. Day shift: Monday-Friday between 7am and 5pm

2. Evening shift: Monday-Friday between 3pm and 11pm (the evening shift will have an additional incentive of a 10% salary shift differential)

Work model: Hybrid following successful completion of a 6-month probation

Williams Lea seeks a Presentations Associate to join our team!

Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide, who provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a skilled Presentations Associate to join our team, supporting one of our prestigious UK-based Financial Advisory and Banking clients. The ideal candidate will be experienced in creating documents in PowerPoint and Excel, with a solid understanding of Word, and an eagerness to expand their expertise in MS Office applications, as well as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Comprehensive training will be provided to enhance your skill set.

Key Responsibilities

Create and amend presentations and other documents as per client requests, ensuring alignment with client templates and corporate branding guidelinesTake ownership of the quality and accuracy of your work, ensuring all materials meet high standards before submissionAccurately estimate production times and communicate effectively with Workflow Coordinators to ensure all deadlines are metLiaise professionally with the clients, offering consultative support and handling queries efficientlyBuild strong working relationships with colleagues and clients, contributing to a supportive and cohesive team environmentMaintain accurate records of requests and document updates, ensuring traceability and transparency in all workAct with integrity and professionalism at all times, ensuring a smooth handover to incoming staff and adherence to departmental policies and proceduresTake a proactive approach to attendance, time management, and the continuous improvement of services

Key Skills and Competencies

Advanced proficiency in MS 365 PowerPoint and Excel is essentialPrevious experience in a corporate environment, particularly in the financial sector, is desirableAbility to manage tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputAbility to work independently and take initiative in problem-solvingA strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and exceeding client expectationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectivelyFlexible and open to feedback, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challengesCapable of quickly acquiring new skills and applying them to meet service needs

Additional Information

Ongoing training will be provided to enhance your proficiency in additional tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignThis role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with a team to meet client needs in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAdherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be critical to your success in this role

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays(pro-rata for part time roles)Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers – including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV’s, laptops and computers or household appliances.Life AssurancePrivate Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceHealth AssessmentsCycle-to-work schemeDiscounted gym membershipsReferral Scheme

You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!

Equality and Diversity

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a “protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us at careersatWL@williamslea.com(we do not accept applications to this email address).

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