Executive Assistant

NHB Recruitment; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NH B Recruitment in partnership with an international distribution group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO and CFO during a maternity leave. The role requires high visibility, professional discretion and the ability to manage complex calendars, travel across UK and Europe, and prepare presentations.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, offering hybrid working arrangements and engagement with senior stakeholders across Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as an EA/PA supporting senior executives.
• International exposure is important.
• Capable of communicating with senior management and shareholders.
• Highly organized, proactive and independent.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Commercially minded with comfort handling numbers/finance.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary, travel and accommodation management across the UK and Europe
• Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO and CFO
• Coordinating European executive meetings, management offsites and annual events
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and supporting ad-hoc projects/research
• Managing expenses and general executive administration
• Staying close to key projects to proactively manage priorities and schedules

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder communication

Time management

International exposure

Attention to detail

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Contract: November 2026 - January 2028 (Maternity cover)

Hours: 37.5 hours p/week, 4 days in the office and 1 remotely

We're partnering with a successful international distribution group to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support their CEO and CFO during a period of maternity leave. This is a varied, high-profile role working closely with two senior executives across a European business. The culture is entrepreneurial, down-to-earth and non-bureaucratic, so we're looking for someone who is equally comfortable operating with senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on and pragmatic.

The role will include:

• Complex diary, travel and accommodation management across the UK and Europe
• Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO and CFO
• Coordinating European executive meetings, management offsites and annual events
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and supporting ad-hoc projects/research
• Managing expenses and general executive administration
• Staying close to key projects to proactively manage priorities and schedules

About you:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as an EA or PA supporting senior executives
• International exposure is important
• Confident communicating with senior management and shareholders
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Commercially minded and comfortable with numbers/finance

This would suit someone who enjoys working in an informal, entrepreneurial environment rather than a heavily corporate one - relaxed in approach, but with high standards when it comes to delivery.