Executive Assistant

Altare Servicios Profesionales; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to support an Executive Director. This hybrid role is essential for the smooth operation of executive functions, requiring strong communication and strategic insight to collaborate with senior stakeholders and manage key projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven project management capability.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative support to the Executive Director.
• Manage workflows, priorities, and projects to achieve the organisation's goals.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Research Skills

Job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Eastleigh (hybrid)

Contract Type: Full time, 6 month FTC

Salary: £35,000

Our client is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and confident Executive Assistant to support a dynamic Executive Director. This role is vital to the smooth running of the leadership function, requiring strategic insight, strong communication, and a high degree of discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative support to the Executive Director across all aspects of their role
• Manage workflows, priorities, and projects to help deliver the organisation's goals
• Liaise with senior stakeholders, Board Members, and cross-functional teams
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and undertake in-depth background research
• Lead and manage key projects on behalf of the Executive Director and Executive Board
• Handle internal and external communications, including screening inquiries and complaints
• Coordinate and minute key meetings; ensure the Executive Director is thoroughly prepared
• Support budget planning, expense reconciliation, and other financial admin tasks
• Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Act as an internal liaison, promoting cross-team collaboration and operational efficiency
• Support risk management and ensure best practices in value-for-money initiatives
• Onboard new senior leaders and assist their integration into the team
  
  

What You Bring

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and research skills
• Proven project management capability
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter with exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Calm, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to organisational values and strategic goals
  
  

If this is something of interest to you, please apply!