Executive Assistant - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Morgan McKinley (Guildford); Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus potential

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (Guildford) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover in Chertsey, Surrey. The role provides high-level administrative support to three senior leaders, with hybrid working and a 40-hour week.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, handle confidential information, prepare presentations, and liaise with stakeholders. Start date December 2026; salary £50,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Assistant or senior admin support.
• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to three senior staff members.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings and appointments.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, agendas and materials.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and itineraries.
• Manage correspondence and inquiries professionally.
• Prepare, format and proofread presentations and reports.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Act as key liaison between senior stakeholders and contacts.
• Support general admin and ad hoc projects as required.
• Anticipate needs and manage priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Executive support

Senior admin support

Organisation

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

MS Office

Independent work

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant - 12-Month Maternity Cover

Location: Chertsey, Surrey (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 + Bonus

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term contract - 12 months

Start Date: December 2026

The Opportunity

We are delighted to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant on behalf of a leading global organisation, based in Chertsey, Surrey.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, internationally recognised business, providing high-level administrative and organisational support to three senior members of the leadership team.

As Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the senior team's activities. You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive assistance and day-to-day administrative support to three senior members of staff.
• Proactively manage complex diaries, meetings and appointments.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including room bookings, agendas and meeting materials.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and accommodation where required.
• Manage correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare, format and proofread presentations, reports and other business documents.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.
• Act as a key point of contact between senior stakeholders, colleagues and external business contacts.
• Support general administrative activities and ad hoc projects as required.
• Anticipate the senior team's needs, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and deadlines are met.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and enjoys providing exceptional support to senior stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support role.
• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The confidence to work independently and use initiative