Executive Assistant to Exec

Energy Networks Association (ENA); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £42,000 - £46,000 per annum

28 days’ holiday plus public holidays

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Life assurance (3 x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Interest-free season ticket or bike loan

Complimentary fruit, tea and coffee

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Energy Networks Association (ENA) is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant in London. You will provide essential administrative support to Executive Directors and manage complex scheduling. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits, including a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a pension scheme. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and excellent time management are essential. This role plays a key part in the evolving energy industry, helping to meet decarbonisation challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar Executive Assistant role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to Executive Directors.
• Manage complex diaries and mailboxes, coordinating meetings.
• Assist with committee meeting preparation, including agendas and minute taking.

Skills

Microsoft 365 applications

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

London Bridge (or vicinity of London Bridge due to forthcoming office move) - Hybrid Working (office-based on two of the three core days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely in the UK or from the office for the rest of the week)

About Us

Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the voice of the energy networks industry, representing UK and Irish companies responsible for safely and reliably delivering energy to homes and businesses. As a not-for-profit organisation, we bring together experts across a range of areas, including safety, innovation, policy, and engineering, enabling collaboration and the sharing of best practices. As the energy industry evolves to meet the challenges of decarbonisation and Net Zero targets, ENA’s work is more important than ever.

The Benefits

• Salary of £42,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• At least 28 days’ holiday plus public holidays, an additional day during Christmas closure and a day off on your birthday
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (salary exchange scheme)
• Life assurance (3 x salary)
• Annual BUPA Medical Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Interest-free season ticket or bike loan
• Complimentary fruit, tea and coffee in the office
• Early finish on Fridays

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant with strong time management skills and attention to detail to join our forward-looking organisation.

You’ll play a vital role supporting Executive Directors at the heart of an industry that is becoming more important than ever as energy networks evolve to meet decarbonisation and Net Zero challenges.

What’s more, you’ll join an organisation operating at the centre of an evolving energy industry, meaning that you’ll play a part in supporting systemic, vital change.

Plus, with hybrid working that ensures a strong blend of collaboration and flexibility across the week, and plenty of other benefits, you’ll be perfectly positioned to continue your career path and make a success of your role.

So, if you’re ready to step into a position where your skills will help support work of national importance, read on and apply today.

The Role

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to our Executive Directors.

You will manage complex diaries and mailboxes, co-ordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials and ENA members, while ensuring executives are fully prepared with the relevant paperwork and information.

Alongside supporting executive teams with day-to-day administration, you will assist with committee meeting preparation, including agendas, meeting packs, minute taking and action tracking.

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Book meeting rooms, venues, travel and accommodation
• Process expenses, credit card reconciliations and purchase orders
• Support Executive Directors’ wider management teams
• Provide cover and ad hoc support to the EA to the CEO

About You

To be considered as an Executive Assistant, you will need:

• A proven track record in a similar Executive Assistant role
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage priorities
• Excellent attention to detail

The closing date for this role is 28th May 2026.

Other organisations may call this role EA, Personal Assistant, PA, Executive Support Officer, Senior Administrator, Business Support Executive, Secretary, or Senior Administrative Assistant.

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