Hybrid Strategic Executive Assistant to Directors

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support Corporate and Strategic Directors within a large public sector organisation. This role goes beyond diary and admin tasks, acting as a trusted partner to prioritise work and navigate political sensitivities.

Responsibilities include managing complex diaries, preparing briefings and board papers, coordinating with directorates and external partners, and handling confidential matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Executive Directors or senior leaders.
• Proven ability to operate strategically in a large, complex organisation.
• Exceptional diary, meeting and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience producing polished briefings, reports and board papers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with close attention to detail.
• Judgement and discretion to manage sensitive information.
• Experience working in a politically complex and fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, strategic executive support to Corporate and Strategic Directors.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings and schedules, resolving conflicts and balancing priorities.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper and key contact for executive offices.
• Coordinate activity across directorates, leadership teams and external partners.
• Prepare briefings, reports, agendas and board-level papers.
• Anticipate issues, identify obstacles and maintain progress.
• Build relationships with elected members, senior executives and stakeholders.
• Handle confidential, politically sensitive matters with discretion.
• Support leaders through organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Ensure meetings and executive actions are coordinated and followed through.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Briefings and reports

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Political sensitivity

Relationship building

Autonomous working

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Salt Digital Recruitment seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support Corporate and Strategic Directors within a large public sector organisation. This role goes beyond diary and admin tasks, acting as a trusted partner to prioritise work and navigate political sensitivities.

Responsibilities include managing complex diaries, preparing briefings and board papers, coordinating with directorates and external partners, and handling confidential matters with discretion.