Defence Executive Support Lead - Hybrid (9-Day Fortnight)

ADS Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

pension

private health insurance

life insurance

season ticket loan

cycle to work scheme

9-day fortnight

hybrid working

extended remote working

enhanced parental leave

28 days annual leave

buy additional annual leave

long service additional annual leave

Job summary

ADS Group is seeking a Defence Business Support Executive to provide high‑quality executive assistance to the Defence Director and support the Defence team in delivering strategic priorities.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare briefings and governance materials, and produce the Defence Impact Report and Defence Bulletin. Strong MS Office skills and discretion are essential; security clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level business support to senior leaders.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with complete discretion.
• Willingness to undergo National Security clearance; experience in a defence/security environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality executive support to the Defence Director and Defence Commercial Head.
• Lead production of the Defence Impact Report and the Defence Bulletin.
• Create bespoke presentations and briefing packs for senior stakeholders.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings across multiple teams.
• Support governance processes and CRM/data systems as relevant.

Skills

Executive support

Secretarial

Diary management

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Discretion

Tools

CRM systems

PowerPoint presentations

Job description

ADS Group is seeking a Defence Business Support Executive to provide high‑quality executive assistance to the Defence Director and support the Defence team in delivering strategic priorities.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare briefings and governance materials, and produce the Defence Impact Report and Defence Bulletin. Strong MS Office skills and discretion are essential; security clearance will be required.