- arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;

-screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;

-meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;

organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;

-dealing with incoming email, faxes and post,

-carrying out background research and presenting findings;

producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;

-organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;

liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.