Executive Assistant to CEO

FCDO Services; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK government agency in Milton Keynes is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO. The role involves managing the CEO's diary, organizing travel, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in a similar position. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits and the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Good judgment, tact, and discretion are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s time and diary.
• Organize appointments and prepare agendas.
• Coordinate UK travel logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

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Executive Assistant to CEO, Milton Keynes

Client: FCDO Services

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7466fd8eb4a8

Job Views: 28

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

FCDO Services
Executive Assistant to the CEO
£28,392 plus location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with frequent travel to London and the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need.
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and more. Our work is vital and varied, but we prioritize our people’s skills, aspirations, and growth. In our world, everything matters.

A brilliant organiser with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’re someone who gets things done efficiently. You will support our global mission by managing the CEO’s time and diary, organizing appointments, preparing agendas, collating briefings, and coordinating UK travel logistics. You will also handle emails, take minutes for boards and committees, arrange VIP visits, and may accompany the CEO on overseas visits.

Use your communication, planning, and organizing skills. You’ll be a superb communicator with experience in a similar role, possess excellent time and project management skills, and have attention to detail. Good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and discretion are essential. You should be self-assured, positive, calm under pressure, and capable of meeting tight deadlines while working at pace. Proficiency in MS Office is required.

Discover opportunities to grow your career with us. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, a Civil Service Pension, training, and development opportunities. Our offices feature an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant. We also provide interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes. Join us and be part of an inclusive, supportive community.

Explore our work at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk and learn more about our benefits at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.

Closing date: 11th August 2024

We value diversity and support all individuals to feel welcome and valued. We are a Disability Confident and Carer Confident employer, committed to inclusion and equality.