Our client is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support their Senior Executive Assistant and provide high-quality administrative and organisational assistance to senior leaders and executives. In this full-time, permanent role, you will be integral in maintaining the smooth day-to-day operations of the office by coordinating executive activities, managing communications, arranging travel and events, and supporting governance processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys fostering strong working relationships, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional service with discretion and professionalism.
Job Duties:
- Provide administrative and organisational support to senior executives and leaders as directed.
- Deputise for the Senior Executive Assistant during periods of absence.
- Coordinate diaries, meetings, communications and workflows to ensure efficient business operations.
- Arrange cost-effective travel and accommodation for executives and leaders.
- Support the preparation and distribution of Executive Committee and Sub-Committee meeting packs.
- Produce accurate meeting minutes and monitor the progress of agreed actions.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of internal and external meetings, events and off-site activities.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, and operational processes to maintain an effective working environment.
- Act as a key contact for external vendors and stakeholders, building and maintaining positive relationships.
- Handle incoming enquiries, calls, emails, and requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify and escalate urgent issues or deviations from standard operating procedures where appropriate.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and documentation.
- Support continuous improvement activities and contribute to the overall efficiency of the business.
- Embrace and promote positive change, ensuring knowledge and information are effectively managed and shared.
- Comply with all data security, risk management, regulatory and company policy requirements.
Job Requirements:
- GCSEs or BTEC qualification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- A Diploma, degree or equivalent professional experience is desirable.
- Experience in developing and improving administrative processes and filing systems is desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of travel booking and itinerary management is desirable.
- Experience supporting senior executives or operating at a Senior Executive Assistant level is desirable.
What You’ll Love:
In this role, you'll enjoy a collaborative and supportive working environment, where your organisational skills and professionalism will be valued. You will have the opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic setting, contributing to continuous improvement while building strong working relationships across the organisation.
Could this be the right opportunity for you?
If this opportunity sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly and experienced recruitment team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance and support you throughout the process. Simply submit your CV in confidence, and our Candidate Manager will arrange for one of our consultants to get in touch to organise an initial meeting, either face to face, via Microsoft Teams or by telephone, whichever suits you best. We look forward to getting to know you and learning more about what you’re looking for.
