Executive Assistant II

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Winnersh; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellbeing

Professional development

Flexible work

Descripción de la vacante

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant II in the UK to provide high-level support to two senior sales leaders in Global & Strategic Sales, Ireland and Defence & National Security. The role is hybrid, with an average of two days per week from an HPE office, and may be based in London, Winnersh, Manchester or Bristol.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, prepare materials, and support strategic projects while handling confidential information with

Formación

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Highly organized, proactive and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication with senior internal and external stakeholders; discreet with confidential information.

Responsabilidades

• Provide proactive executive support to senior leaders in UK Defence & National Security sales leadership.
• Manage complex diaries and calendars across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and leadership forums; prepare agendas and materials.
• Track actions and deliverables; manage inboxes and expenses.
• Support business projects and initiatives; build relationships with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Discretion & professionalism

Cross-team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Executive Assistant II

Location: UK
Type: Permanent Full time.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant II will provide high-level executive support to:

• The Senior Director, Global & Strategic Sales, UK Defence & National Security and Ireland Country Sales; and
• The UK Defence & National Security Sales Manager.

This role goes beyond traditional diary management and administration. It requires a highly proactive, organised and trusted business partner who can help senior leaders manage priorities, coordinate key activities and ensure the smooth operation of the business.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, handling confidential information, coordinating business activities and supporting projects and organisational initiatives. Acting as an extension of the leadership team, the Executive Assistant will bring structure, anticipate requirements and help ensure that important actions and deliverables remain on track.

The role may be based in London, Winnersh, Manchester or Bristol, subject to approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to two senior sales leaders across the UK leading Global & Strategic Sales, Ireland Country Sales and Defence & National Security business.
• Manage complex diaries and calendars, including prioritising conflicting demands and coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Support the leadership team in managing priorities, schedules, meetings and key business activities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries and associated logistics.
• Organise meetings, leadership forums, events and business reviews, ensuring that all arrangements and materials are in place.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials and other business documents.
• Track actions, decisions and business deliverables, following up with stakeholders to support timely completion.
• Manage inboxes, correspondence and communications where appropriate.
• Process and manage expenses, reporting and related administrative activities.
• Support business projects, organisational initiatives and sales operations activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the leadership team, exercising sound judgement and professionalism.
• Handle sensitive, confidential and commercially important information with discretion.
• Identify potential issues, anticipate requirements and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to the smooth and effective operation of the wider sales organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders, preferably within a fast-paced corporate or commercial environment.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong ability to anticipate needs, manage priorities and coordinate multiple competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Confident communicating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams, business areas and locations.
• Solutions-focused, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and the confidence to act as a trusted business partner.
• Proficient in preparing presentations, business materials and reports.
• Able to manage follow-up activity effectively and ensure actions remain on track.
• Must be able to achieve BPSS clearance and be a UK citizen due to exposure to sensitive government material.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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