Executive Assistant

Select Engineering; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Engineering in Basildon, UK, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leaders, enabling them to excel and drive the organisation forward. The role suits a super-organised, adaptable professional with strong communication and IT proficiency.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment you’ll handle expense processing, schedule meetings with multiple stakeholders, and coordinate domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in executive support or similar role.
• Outstanding organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to different audiences.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders in a shared pool.
• Handle expense processing, scheduling key meetings with multiple senior stakeholders, and coordinating travel.
• Act as primary backup for the Executive Assistant and support events and recognition programs.
• Lead business continuity documentation and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive & adaptable

Relationship management

Time management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration/Business Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe

Microsoft Teams

Job description

As Executive Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting senior leaders, enabling them to excel in their roles and drive the organisation forward.

This fast-paced, collaborative environment offers a unique opportunity to work with stakeholders at all levels of the company.

The ideal candidate will be a super-organised and adaptable Executive Assistant, with great communication skills and strong technical proficiency.

If you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Skills Required

What you’ll be able to do

• Executive and Shared Pool Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders as part of a shared administrative pool.
• Scope of support is focused on expense processing, scheduling key meetings involving multiple senior stakeholders, and coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Business Continuity & Backup Support: Act as the primary backup support for the Executive Assistant to the
• Event & Recognition Support: Provide administrative and coordination support for key corporate events, recognition programs, and business-wide initiatives as determined by the shared pool requirements.
• Business Continuity Planning: Lead, prepare and review necessary documentation for the Executive Office Business Continuity Planning process.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding sensitive information and organisational matters.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Operational Flexibility: Undertake other administrative, operational, and project-based tasks as reasonably required to support the evolving needs of the Executive Admin Group and the wider executive team.

Qualification and Skills

• Proven Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an executive support or similar role, ideally supporting senior-level executives.
• Exceptional Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently is crucial.
• Communication Prowess: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences.
• Proactive & Adaptable: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe and various virtual meeting platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams).
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Professional demeanour, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A proven track record of handling confidential information with the utmost integrity and discretion.
• Education: Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or Business Support, or equivalent experience.
• Strong performer in all categories (Excellence/Collaboration /Focus)

If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience required