Relative administration and secretarial skills and knowledge exceptional written and oral communication skills; excellent word processing and IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages; the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines; good organisational and time management skills; the ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work on your own initiative; honesty and reliability; attention to detail; flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines; discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.