Executive Assistant

Smith & Nephew; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Advance Wound Management Operations. The position involves organizing meetings, managing travel expenses, and providing project support. Candidates should have a strong background in Business and Administration and excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Flexible holidays

Private health and dental plans

Hybrid working model

Training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Corporate Executive Assistant.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling face-to-face and virtual meetings.
• Managing senior leadership diaries.
• Organizing leadership meetings and Town Hall events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Business and Administration background

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

To help achieve this, we're looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Advance Wound Management (AWM) Operations and Compliance executive leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a diverse team at the forefront of operations in our business. The role requires a proactive, self-starting individual to handle senior leadership administration and provide specialized project support. If you have outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities, this opportunity is for you!

What will you be doing?

You will be an effective assistant to our Vice President for AWM operations and our Chief Compliance Officer. Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling meetings (face-to-face and virtual) and managing diaries for seamless coordination.
• Handling travel expense reports and ensuring timely submissions.
• Organizing leadership meetings and Town Hall events, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Managing expense submissions efficiently.
• Handling ad hoc requests for workshops and hospitality needs.

What will you need to be successful?

We seek candidates with an educational background in Business and Administration or experience as a Corporate Executive Assistant. You should respond well under pressure, be proactive, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization is essential.

If you're an experienced EA eager to join a vibrant and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our key investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Committed to welcoming, celebrating, and growing through diversity. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
• Your Future: Pension schemes and Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible holidays, paid time off, paid volunteering hours, and more.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and additional benefits.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Training: Hands-on, team-customized mentorship programs.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms, fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and other employee discounts.

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