Executive Assistant

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a highly successful global organisation. This role will provide dedicated support to a senior Executive Leader within a complex, fast-paced and international environment.
This is a pivotal position for a proactive, highly organised professional who thrives working with senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities and ensuring the smooth operation of executive activities. You'll be a trusted partner, helping to coordinate strategic initiatives, governance activity and key business priorities.

Your new role
Responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive executive support, including complex diary and inbox management
• Coordinating meetings, briefings, presentations and executive communications
• Managing governance activities, including committee and board-related administration
• Producing high-quality reports, agendas, papers and presentation materials
• Building strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Tracking actions, deadlines and key deliverables across multiple workstreams
• Coordinating global travel arrangements and itineraries
• Managing expenses, purchase orders and associated administration
• Supporting business initiatives and strategic projects as required
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and leveraging digital tools to enhance productivity
• Handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant experience supporting senior executives within a complex corporate environment
• Experience working with Executive Leadership Teams, Boards or Committees
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using digital collaboration tools
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
• High levels of professionalism, resilience and discretion

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave + 10 statutory ability to buy 5
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme match up to a total of 20%
• Private medical insurance
• Share scheme
• Car Scheme
• Hybrid working model - 1 day in office per month
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Exposure to strategic business initiatives
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes

What you need to do now


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