Global Executive Assistant: Hybrid, High-Impact Support

Smith+Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private health plan

Dental plan

Flexible vacation

Hybrid working

Gym discounts

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to Senior Leadership Team members within Global Operations. The role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and support leaders in a dynamic, global environment.

This position involves regular interaction with executive management, cross-functional teams, and exposure to sensitive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational and calendar management skills.
• Ability to manage travel and expenses across time zones.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel across time zones, prepare itineraries and process expenses.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, prepare materials, minutes and logistics for events.
• Act as liaison with internal stakeholders and support leadership meeting prep.
• Maintain confidential project files, digital spaces and administrative systems.
• Support budget-related tasks, reports and briefing materials.
• Provide administrative process guidance and staff training on workflows.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to Senior Leadership Team members within Global Operations. The role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and support leaders in a dynamic, global environment.

This position involves regular interaction with executive management, cross-functional teams, and exposure to sensitive