Executive Assistant

Liberty CL Recruitment; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive pension

Wellness programme

Blue light card

Free parking

Job summary

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation in the search for an Executive Assistant in Fareham. This permanent, hybrid role offers a salary of up to £35,000, with three days in the office.

Reporting into the CFO, you will support board and executive activity, prepare high-quality papers and briefings, manage diaries, and coordinate key events and communications. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior leaders, a high level of

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting senior leaders or C-suite executives.
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Exceptional organisational capability.
• Ability to operate at SLT/Board level with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key initiatives, track delivery and dependencies.
• Support Board and Executive activity, preparing papers and briefings.
• Capture actions and ensure follow-through to completion.
• Assist with financial reporting, forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Act as a liaison across the Executive Leadership Team and wider business.

Skills

Senior leadership support

Advanced MS Excel

Confidentiality

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation in the search for an Executive Assistant!

Our client is a successful and evolving business that plays an important role in supporting the local community. They are now looking to welcome an experienced and proactive EA into their team on a permanent basis, with a salary of up to £35,000. This is a hybrid role with three days a week in the office which is based in Fareham.

Reporting into the CFO, this is a high-impact and business critical role, providing a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming organisation where you can make a real difference.

What you’ll do as an Executive Assistant:

• Oversee key strategic initiatives, tracking delivery and managing dependencies
• Support Board and Executive activity, including preparing high-quality papers, presentations, and briefings
• Capture key actions and ensure follow-through to completion
• Assist with financial reporting, forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis
• Act as a key liaison across the Executive Leadership Team and wider business, ensuring clear and timely communication
• Provide high-level executive support including diary, inbox, and meeting management
• Coordinate key events, communications, and logistics, acting as a gatekeeper to prioritise activity
• Lead and support strategic and operational projects
• Drive continuous improvement, enhancing processes, reporting, and governance for scalable ways of working

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of supporting senior leaders or C-suite executives
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong commercial awareness
• Exceptional organisational capability
• The ability to operate confidently at SLT and Board level, including with external stakeholders where required.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills, especially Excel
• The ability to work at pace with competing priorities

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• Wellness programme
• Blue light card
• Free parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation in a varied and impactful role.