Senior Executive Assistant — Hybrid & Global Operations Support

Smith+Nephew; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid working model

Private health & dental

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to Senior Leadership Team members and Vice Presidents within Global Operations. The role demands high organization, confidentiality, and adept multitasking in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will manage complex calendars and travel, coordinate meetings and events, and serve as a liaison with internal stakeholders while maintaining confidential records and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones.
• Experience managing complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expenses.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while building relationships across teams.
• Experience supporting international teams and working across multiple time zones is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage Executive and Administrative Support - complex calendars, meetings, travel, itineraries, and expenses.
• Coordinate Meetings and Events - leadership meetings, agendas, minutes, logistics for large-scale events.
• Enable Communications and Stakeholder Support - liaison with executives and internal stakeholders, draft routine correspondence.
• Maintain Department Operations - confidential files, digital spaces, administrative systems and policies.
• Support Projects, Processes, and Budget Administration - scheduling, documentation, reports, PowerPoint presentations, budgets.
• Provide Administrative Process Guidance - train staff and improve workflows.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Global teams experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to Senior Leadership Team members and Vice Presidents within Global Operations. The role demands high organization, confidentiality, and adept multitasking in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will manage complex calendars and travel, coordinate meetings and events, and serve as a liaison with internal stakeholders while maintaining confidential records and processes.