Executive Assistant to Board Directors | Governance & Strategy

LPUK LeasePlan UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38k‑£45k

Generous pension scheme

Annual salary review and bonus scheme

GAYE scheme

Employee referral scheme (£1,000)

Retail discounts programme

GymFlex membership options

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & Wellbeing Options

Life Assurance

Health assessment options

Travel insurance

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Personal accident insurance

Time Off & Work–Life Balance 25 days’

Job summary

Ayvens is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two or more Board Directors. You will manage diaries, coordinate governance activities, and act as a trusted liaison with stakeholders at all levels.

The role requires discretion, strong organisation, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will support governance processes, travel arrangements, and leadership events, contributing to the efficiency of the executive team and the broader organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting board directors or senior executives.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of governance and board administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex diaries, schedules and priorities.
• Act as primary contact for Directors, handling communications.
• Coordinate board and governance meetings, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and events.
• Identify business needs and provide practical solutions.
• Drive improvements in administrative processes.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion & integrity

Microsoft 365

Board liaison

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ayvens is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two or more Board Directors. You will manage diaries, coordinate governance activities, and act as a trusted liaison with stakeholders at all levels.

The role requires discretion, strong organisation, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will support governance processes, travel arrangements, and leadership events, contributing to the efficiency of the executive team and the broader organisation.