Executive Assistant

AWD online; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led organisation in Greater London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / PA to provide high-level administrative support. This role involves managing complex diaries, organising meetings, and liaising with senior stakeholders. Candidates should have experience supporting senior leadership and strong Microsoft 365 skills. The position offers a salary between £42,000 to £55,000 per annum with hybrid working options and various employee benefits including healthcare, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 28 days annual leave

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership teams.
• Proven experience of complex diary, meeting and travel management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence.
• Organise senior meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes.
• Act as a professional point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Diary Management

Governance Support

Stakeholder Liaison

Advanced Microsoft 365 skills

Verbal Communication

Education

Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant / PA

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant / PA to provide high-level administrative and executive support within a values-led organisation. This role suits a proactive professional with strong diary management, governance support and stakeholder liaison experience.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: EA,

Personal Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant, Business Support Manager, Office Manager, Senior Administrator

SALARY: £42,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working between offices in Bromley and Sydenham, and from home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours work required

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Executive Assistant / PA to provide trusted, high-level support to the Chief Executive Officer. This role is central to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of senior leadership activity.

As an Executive Assistant / PA you will manage complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence and confidential documentation, ensuring priorities are well managed and actions are followed through accurately.

The Executive Assistant / PA will work closely with senior stakeholders, external partners and board members, supporting governance processes, minute-taking and executive communications in a fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for a highly organised, discreet and proactive professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional executive and administrative support.

As a successful candidate you will join a well-respected organisation that is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition reflects the organisation’s commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Executive Assistant / PA include:

• Executive Diary Management: Managing complex and competing schedules, meetings and priorities
• Meeting Coordination: Organising senior meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking actions
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinating domestic and international travel, accommodation and itineraries
• Governance Support: Supporting board and committee administration and governance processes
• Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as a professional point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders
• Document Preparation: Drafting, proofreading and managing reports, correspondence and presentations
• Information Management: Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgement
• Office Coordination: Ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the CEO’s office

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience providing high-level executive or personal assistant support
• Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership teams
• Proven experience of complex diary, meeting and travel management
• Experience of board, governance and minute-taking responsibilities
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and attention to detail skills
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and integrity

DESIRABLE

• A degree or higher qualification in Business Administration, Executive Support or a related field
• Experience designing presentations using PowerPoint or Canva
• Experience working with external partners, agencies or regulators

BENEFITS

You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process

• Healthcare & Wellness: Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellness discounts
• Financial & Retirement: Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Holidays & Time Off: up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave e.g. time off for birthday or moving home
• Learning & Education: Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, education grant, study leave
• Family & Parenting: Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave
• Flexible Working: Flexi start where appropriate
• Welfare & Wellbeing: Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities
• Other Benefits: complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14313

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