Executive Support & Office Operations Lead

Wates Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Microsoft Office skills

Job summary

Wates Group seeks a Senior Administrator to provide high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders and teams across the business. This role is varied and fast‑paced, helping colleagues stay organised, informed and productive.

You will handle diary management, prepare presentations and reports, draft correspondence, organise events, arrange travel and support onboarding while maintaining discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative, executive assistant or office management role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary management and meeting coordination
• Preparing presentations, reports and business documentation
• Drafting and managing correspondence
• Organising internal and external events
• Arranging travel and processing expenses
• Taking minutes and supporting meetings when required
• Monitoring office supplies and ensuring the smooth running of the workplace
• Acting as a key point of contact for visitors, colleagues and external contacts
• Supporting onboarding activities and coordinating training requirements
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Skills

Senior administrative / EA experience

Organization and time management

Communication and relationship‑builder

Proactive and prioritisation

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Team player / can‑do attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wates Group seeks a Senior Administrator to provide high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders and teams across the business. This role is varied and fast‑paced, helping colleagues stay organised, informed and productive.

You will handle diary management, prepare presentations and reports, draft correspondence, organise events, arrange travel and support onboarding while maintaining discretion with confidential information.