Executive Assistant

Marley Risk Consultants Limited; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk consultancy in the UK is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-impact support to senior management. This role requires managing diaries, coordinating governance calendars, and arranging travel logistics. Ideal candidates will have over a year of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS 365. Additional emphasis is placed on organisation and the ability to handle confidential information effectively, making this a vital position in the company's decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience supporting C-suite in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven mastery of complex diary, international travel, and board meeting cycles.
• Excellent organisation and ability to anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage SMT diary, inbox, briefings, and gatekeeping.
• Coordinate governance calendar, board packs, and minutes.
• Own travel logistics and leadership event planning.
• Act as first point of contact for partners and draft executive communications.
• Support SMT members with process improvements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisation and attention to detail

Stakeholder management

MS 365 skills

Project coordination

Education

Degree or EA/Business Administration qualification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS SharePoint

Concur

Job description

• On-site
• Yearly salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Job Description

Executive Assistant

Location: Cheltenham

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30k–£35k

Purpose of the Role

Provide high-impact, proactive executive support that leads the administrative support to the senior management team and improves the speed and quality of decision‑making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Prioritisation

Manage SMT diary, inbox, briefings, and gatekeeping.

• Senior Management, Board & Governance – Coordinate governance calendar, board packs, and minutes.
• Meetings, Travel & Events – Own travel logistics and leadership event planning.
• Stakeholder & Communications – Act as first point of contact for partners and draft executive communications.
• Operations & Special Projects – Support SMT members, budget tracking, and process improvements.
• Information Management & Tooling – Maintain organised archives and dashboards.

Skills & Experience Required

• 1+ years’ experience as an EA supporting C‑suite in a fast‑paced environment (scale‑up, financial services, consulting or similar).
• Superb written and verbal communication; able to draft concise, executive‑ready materials.
• Advanced MS 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) skills.
• Strong judgement, confidentiality, and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Proven mastery of complex diary, international travel, and board meeting cycles.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate needs.

Desirable

• Experience in insurance/financial/Legal services or a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with board processes/secretarial requirements, and expense tools (Concur).
• Project coordination/PMO experience; basic financial literacy (budgets, variance).
• Degree or EA/Business Administration qualification; PRINCE2/Agile awareness helpful.

Additional Consideration

Candidates with a Legal background or strong PA experience are highly encouraged to apply, as these skills align well with the governance, confidentiality, and organisational aspects of the role.

Behaviours & Competencies

Strategic thinking

• Bias for action
• Discretion & integrity
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Relationship building
• Professionalism and poise