Executive Assistance (EA) - Up to £70k DOE - ID50541

Humand Talent; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Humand Talent is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant / Executive Business Partner to work closely with the CEO, delivering high‑level administrative support, coordinating priorities and driving strategic activity.

You will track projects, manage calendars, coordinate stakeholders and prepare information for decision‑making, using technology and automation to boost productivity. This role blends traditional EA duties with strategic business partnering across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to organise, communicate and deliver results.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or coordinating complex projects is a plus.
• Diary management, travel and meeting preparation experience is beneficial.
• Comfortable using technology and automation to boost productivity.
• Strong judgement, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CEO's diary, travel and meetings to ensure smooth operations.
• Track projects, deadlines and commitments across the organisation.
• Prepare information to support effective decision‑making for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to maintain momentum and alignment.
• Take ownership of tasks and drive follow-through with minimal direction.
• Utilise technology and automation to improve productivity and accuracy.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Proactive

Communication

Commercial awareness

Independent work

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant / Executive Business Partner

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys being one step ahead?

Do you thrive on keeping priorities clear, projects moving and senior leaders focused on what matters most?

Our client is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant / Executive Business Partner to work closely with the CEO across executive support, strategic projects and wider business priorities.

This is much more than a traditional PA role. You'll act as a trusted right hand to the CEO, bringing structure, pace and follow-through to a busy, fast-moving environment.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Help the CEO prioritise key business and strategic activity.
• Turn decisions into clear actions and make sure they happen.
• Track projects, deadlines and commitments across the organisation.
• Coordinate colleagues and stakeholders to keep momentum high.
• Prepare information to support effective decision-making.
• Take ownership of tasks without needing constant direction.
• Use technology, AI and automation to improve productivity.
• Gain exposure to commercial, operational and strategic projects.

There will also be some traditional executive support, including diary coordination, travel, correspondence and meeting preparation.

About You

Your job title is less important than your ability to organise, communicate and get things done.

You could currently be an Executive Assistant, Senior EA, Executive Business Partner, Project Coordinator or Operations professional.

Our client would love to see:

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent judgement and discretion.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to follow up actions and challenge when needed.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to work independently.

Experience supporting senior leaders or coordinating complex projects would be a bonus, but transferable skills are very welcome.

The Opportunity

This is a predominantly office-based role in Oxfordshire, with some flexibility for home working.

For someone keen to progress, the role could develop into broader responsibilities across operations, strategic projects, commercial activity or business management.

We and our client welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.