Executive Assistant

New Appointments Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Good pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Board Leadership Team. You will manage complex diaries, travel, prepare presentations and reports, and oversee key administrative tasks to boost organisational efficiency.

The role requires discretion, superior organisational skills, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders. You will also support recruitment and onboarding and collaborate closely with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Proven experience at C Suite level supporting Board level Directors and Senior Executives.
• Experience in corporate organisations.
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and time management.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical or reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Directors' office.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Deliver high-quality board presentations and reports.
• Manage complex event programmes, ensuring seamless delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide project management support.
• Manage financial administration processes, including invoices, expenses, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate board and senior leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless candidate and new starter experience.
• Build strong relationships with internal leadership teams and external stakeholders to support effective communication and collaboration.

Skills

C-Suite support

Diary management

Stakeholder communication

Discretion/Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Analytical or reporting skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Overview

Executive Assistant. Location: Canterbury. Salary: Competitive plus benefits. A well-established East Kent organisation is looking for a skilled Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Board Leadership Team, managing key administrative and operational tasks while enhancing organisational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Directors' office
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Deliver high-quality board presentations and reports
• Manage complex event programmes, ensuring seamless delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Provide project management support
• Manage financial administration processes, including invoices, expenses, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate board and senior leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless candidate and new starter experience
• Build strong relationships with internal leadership teams and external stakeholders to support effective communication and collaboration

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience at C Suite level supporting Board level Directors and Senior Executives
• Previous experience working within corporate organisations
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Resilient, hardworking, can demonstrate a "can-do" attitude
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical or reporting skills

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Good pension scheme
• On-site parking

Please note: We can only accept applicants who have the full Right to Work in the UK and live within a 45 minute commute.

If interested, please call my direct line and we can discuss this role in more detail. Email: [e-mail]