Executive Assistant to CEO & SLT — Hybrid Board Support

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Volunteer leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Connect Plus Services is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and analytical support to the Chief Executive, the Board and SLT. You will manage diaries, organise governance papers and board meetings, attend events, coordinate reports and liaise with senior teams across the business.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, the ability to handle confidential information and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing EA/PA support to C-suite leaders.
• Highly organised with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and analytical support to the CEO, Board and SLT.
• Manage multi‑diaries and plan senior schedules efficiently.
• Attend board/director meetings, take minutes and prepare reports.
• Coordinate governance issues and liaise with senior staff.
• Arrange UK travel, prepare expenses and manage confidential papers.
• Produce complex papers, presentations and ad hoc project work.
• Ensure filing systems are secure and well maintained.
• Support colleagues during peak periods and absences.

Skills

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion

Time management

Education

Experience supporting CEO/MD/Senior team

Tools

SharePoint

Office 365

Job description

Connect Plus Services is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and analytical support to the Chief Executive, the Board and SLT. You will manage diaries, organise governance papers and board meetings, attend events, coordinate reports and liaise with senior teams across the business.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, the ability to handle confidential information and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment.