Executive Support & Projects Lead

First Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts platform

Pension scheme

Share purchase plan

Cycle to work

Free bus pass

Train travel discounts

Job summary

First Bus is seeking a proactive Business Support Manager to back two executive-led functions in London or Bristol, with regular UK travel. The role blends project coordination, governance, and executive support to ensure priorities are delivered and governance processes run smoothly.

You will engage senior leaders, produce reporting and executive documents, and manage a varied portfolio of initiatives while supporting budgeting and planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, executive support or business management
• Strong governance, reporting and organisational skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Exceptional IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted partner to senior leaders, supporting delivery of strategic priorities and initiatives
• Coordinate governance, planning and leadership activities across two executive-led functions
• Lead production of reporting, presentations and executive documentation
• Provide project management support across a portfolio of initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
• Drive continuous improvement and optimise processes and ways of working
• Build relationships across the business and influence stakeholders
• Anticipate priorities, risks and address issues before they arise
• Spend time across the network to gain insights into priorities and opportunities

Skills

Project coordination

Executive support

Governance

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Job description

First Bus is seeking a proactive Business Support Manager to back two executive-led functions in London or Bristol, with regular UK travel. The role blends project coordination, governance, and executive support to ensure priorities are delivered and governance processes run smoothly.

You will engage senior leaders, produce reporting and executive documents, and manage a varied portfolio of initiatives while supporting budgeting and planning efforts.