Executive Assistant — Global Travel & Leadership Support

Savaria UK; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Savaria UK is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the European leadership team from our Leeds headquarters in Guiseley. You will coordinate complex international travel for the European President and three other directors, ensuring every detail is flawless and deadlines are met.

You’ll build relationships across the business, pre-empt issues, and help senior leaders maximise their time. A dynamic, proactive approach is essential in this fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar senior support role.
• Ability to manage busy diaries for multiple directors.
• Experience coordinating international travel across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy and ever-changing diaries for four directors.
• Coordinate complex international travel across multiple countries and time zones.
• Build knowledge of preferred routes, hotels, venues, and suppliers.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage communications and inbox activity for directors.
• Prepare reports, presentations and meeting materials.
• Draft and edit communications and correspondence.
• Organise leadership events and activities.
• Track actions and follow-ups to ensure commitments are met.
• Anticipate challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Keep stakeholders informed on priorities and deadlines.
• Support the Leeds office operations with service providers and landlords.
• Collaborate with colleagues globally to keep directors organized and prepared.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Travel planning & logistics

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Savaria UK is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the European leadership team from our Leeds headquarters in Guiseley. You will coordinate complex international travel for the European President and three other directors, ensuring every detail is flawless and deadlines are met.

You’ll build relationships across the business, pre-empt issues, and help senior leaders maximise their time. A dynamic, proactive approach is essential in this fast-paced, global environment.