Executive Assistant to European Leadership & Travel Orchestrator

Savaria Corporation; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Savaria Corporation in Leeds is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to partner with the European President and support three other directors at our headquarters.

You will coordinate complex international travel across Europe and North America, manage busy diaries, prepare reports and communications, and liaise with stakeholders.

This role demands proactive problem solving, absolute discretion, and the ability to keep multiple moving parts aligned and on track.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar senior support role.
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy and ever-changing diaries for four directors.
• Coordinate complex international travel, accommodation and itineraries across multiple countries and time zones.
• Build and maintain knowledge of preferred routes, hotels, venues and suppliers.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage communications and inbox activity on behalf of directors.
• Prepare reports, presentations and meeting materials.
• Draft and edit communications and correspondence.
• Organise meetings, leadership events and leadership activities.
• Track actions and follow-ups, ensuring commitments are met.
• Anticipate challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Keep stakeholders informed and aligned on priorities and deadlines.
• Support the Leeds office operations with service providers and facilities.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Decision making

Communication

Time zone coordination

Job description

Savaria Corporation in Leeds is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to partner with the European President and support three other directors at our headquarters.

You will coordinate complex international travel across Europe and North America, manage busy diaries, prepare reports and communications, and liaise with stakeholders.

This role demands proactive problem solving, absolute discretion, and the ability to keep multiple moving parts aligned and on track.