Senior Executive Assistant

Acosta Europe; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to their President. You will manage complex schedules, assist with board-level administration, and coordinate executive meetings. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and advanced skills in MS Office. This role offers competitive salary options and a positive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a senior EA/PA.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and fast-moving calendars.
• Coordinate travel, itineraries, and executive events.
• Support key business initiatives and projects.

Skills

Senior executive support

Governance processes

Advanced Outlook and MS Office skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant

Your career starts with Acosta Europe.

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant
Location: Woking / Stoke / Remote
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

The Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level, proactive and confidential support to the President. The role ensures the smooth operation of executive activities, supports board-level governance, and may provide line management to the administrative/office team. The Senior EA enables senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities by managing complex schedules, board processes, communications, and key projects.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage complex and fast-moving calendars, resolving conflicts and using strong judgement to prioritise.
• Proactively manage inboxes and correspondence, drafting replies and preparing briefing notes.
• Prepare executive documents including board papers, presentations, reports, agendas, and minutes.
• Organise Executive Leadership Meetings, Senior Leadership meetings, management offsites, and client or stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate travel, itineraries, accommodation, visas, expense processes and logistics as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, handling highly sensitive information with discretion.
• Exercise sound judgement when engaging with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Board and President.

Board & Governance Support

• Coordinate the timely production, formatting and distribution of papers, briefs and notes.
• Ensure meetings comply with internal governance and procedural requirements.
• Liaise closely with key senior stakeholders.
• Manage action logs, ensuring follow-up with owners and monitoring progress.

Project & Operational Support

• Support with key business initiatives and cross-functional projects, coordinating activities and tracking timelines.
• Conduct research, collate data, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Produce briefing materials for external meetings, visits, or events.
• Organise internal or external events, leadership workshops, and strategic planning sessions.

Team Leadership (where applicable)

• Line manage administrative support roles (EA/Office Administrator).
• Support appraisals, workload allocation, record keeping, and development planning.
• Lead improvements to administrative processes, systems, and cost-efficiency initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Emotionally intelligent and resilient.
• Highly proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Calm under pressure, flexible with changing priorities.
• Professional, confident and a positive ambassador for the business.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Significant experience supporting senior executives (minimum 5 years at senior EA/PA level).
• Demonstrable experience managing board-level administration, board packs, and governance processes.
• Advanced skills in Outlook, MS Office, and presentation creation.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Strong problem-solving ability; proactive forward planner.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting a President or senior leadership in a complex or fast-moving environment.
• Experience managing small teams or administrative functions.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.

What We Offer

At Acosta Europe, we believe in investing in our people. You'll enjoy a supportive and forward-thinking work environment, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact across our growing business.

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