Executive Officer

Liberty CL Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment organization in Chichester is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-level strategic and administrative support to senior executives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment of priorities and supporting governance processes. This role requires strong financial awareness, organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and financial awareness with excellent analytical skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level reporting.
• Confident working independently and exercising sound judgement.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems.
• Experience in a financial, operational or strategic role.
• Experience supporting senior leaders within a listed or complex organisation is desirable.
• Understanding of corporate governance, financial reporting cycles and operational processes.
• Discreet, reliable and resilient under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships.
• Pragmatic, proactive and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workflow, priorities, and communications for the CFO and COO.
• Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee materials, including reports and presentations.
• Support delivery of strategic initiatives such as transformation projects.
• Liaise with external advisers and stakeholders.
• Track and ensure completion of actions from Executive and Board meetings.
• Assist in planning and reporting on business performance and budgets.
• Provide research and analytical support across various projects.
• Draft concise reports and internal communications.
• Support implementation of new governance processes.
• Act as a central coordination point between departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing culture.

Skills

Commercial and financial awareness

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent judgement

Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in financial or operational roles

Understanding of corporate governance

Reliability under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP/BI tools

Job description

Job Title: Executive Officer

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Chichester

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Executive Officer who will provide high‑level strategic, operational and administrative support to both the CFO and COO. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working at the heart of corporate decision‑making.

Acting as a key link between Finance, Operations and the Executive team, this role ensures priorities are aligned, governance is maintained and business‑critical initiatives progress smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage day‑to‑day workflow, priorities and communications for the CFO and COO
• Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee materials, including reports, briefing packs and presentations
• Support delivery of strategic initiatives such as transformation projects, funding programmes and operational reviews
• Liaise with external advisers, auditors, lenders and stakeholders where required
• Track and ensure completion of actions arising from Executive and Board meetings
• Assist in planning, monitoring and reporting on business performance, budgets and KPIs
• Provide research and analytical support across finance, operations and efficiency projects
• Draft concise reports, briefing notes and internal communications
• Support implementation of new systems, controls and governance processes
• Act as a central coordination point between Finance, Operations, Legal, HR and Corporate Affairs
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Uphold governance, compliance and reporting standards
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable and high‑performing culture

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Strong commercial and financial awareness with excellent analytical skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Board‑level reporting
• Confident working independently and exercising sound judgement
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems (ERP / BI tools)
• Experience in a financial, operational or strategic role (e.g. Finance Manager, PMO Lead, Business Analyst, Executive Assistant to C‑suite)
• Experience supporting senior leaders within a listed or complex organisation (desirable)
• Understanding of corporate governance, financial reporting cycles and operational processes
• Discreet, reliable and resilient under pressure
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships
• Pragmatic, proactive and solutions‑focused

If you have the skills, experience and drive to excel in this influential role, please get in touch with the team at Liberty Recruitment Group to discuss further