Executive Assistant

Lumesse; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group UK is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Finance Officer with professional and highly organized admin and business support. You will manage calendars, handle executive email, prepare reports and board packs, attend meetings and take minutes where needed, and coordinate travel including international trips.

The role requires discretion with confidential information, strong written and verbal communication, and experience with Microsoft Office and calendar tools.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high‑quality administrative and business support.
• Strong calendar/diary management and minute-taking where applicable.
• Discretion handling confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Extensive calendar and diary management
• Management of Executive email
• Board and Committee pack compilation and distribution
• Attendance at meetings and minute-taking where applicable
• Provision of general administrative support
• Preparation of correspondence, reports, and other documents
• Arrangement of travel and accommodation (including international)
• Liaison with clients, colleagues and other EAs
• Management and oversight of business projects
• Maintaining and monitoring budgets and expenses, including submitting milage
• Arranging dinners, social and corporate events and public appearances
• Production of timelines and reviews of Executive projects

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Relationship building

Discretion

Travel arrangements

Budget tracking

Event planning

Minute taking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email clients

Calendar tools

Job description

We’re seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Chief Finance Officer. You’ll bring proven experience, reliability, and a naturally supportive approach to the role. Alongside providing high‑quality administrative and business support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Extensive calendar and diary management


• Management of Executive email


• Board and Committee pack compilation and distribution


• Attendance at meetings and minute-taking where applicable


• Provision of general administrative support


• Preparation of correspondence, reports, and other documents


• Arrangement of travel and accommodation (including international)


• Liaison with clients, colleagues and other EAs


• Management and oversight of business projects


• Maintaining and monitoring budgets and expenses, including submitting milage


• Arranging dinners, social and corporate events and public appearances


• Production of timelines and reviews of Executive projects

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Time management to include prioritising tasks, scheduling meetings, and ensuring deadlines are met.


• Outstanding written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing (emails, reports) and in person.


• Ability to build relationships and interact with a range of people, both internally and externally, is essential.


• Handling sensitive information- capable of dealing with confidential matters discreetly, often with access to private business or personal information.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email clients, and calendar tools.


• Anticipating needs


• Strong work ethic and Commitment

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.