Senior Executive Assistant: Proactive C-Suite Support

Office Angels; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leaders in a fast-paced FMCG environment in Slough. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and act as a gatekeeper for C-Suite executives.

The role requires autonomy, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to handle confidential information while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior executives at Director, VP, or C-Suite level.
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills.
• Highly autonomous with the ability to work independently and make decisions confidently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Experience managing sensitive conversations and resolving conflict diplomatically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable working within a fast-moving commercial or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level executive support to C-Suite stakeholders.
• Managing complex and constantly changing diaries, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated.
• Organising meetings, board meetings, internal and external stakeholder engagements, and travel arrangements.
• Acting as a gatekeeper and key point of contact on behalf of senior leaders.
• Preparing presentations, reports, agendas, and meeting documentation.
• Managing confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Anticipating business needs and proactively resolving issues before they arise.
• Liaising with colleagues, customers, and external partners at all levels.
• Supporting project work and coordinating actions across multiple departments.
• Managing competing priorities and helping senior leaders remain focused on strategic objectives.
• Handling challenging situations and conflict professionally, finding practical solutions while maintaining strong relationships.

Skills

C-suite support

Diary management

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Attention to detail

FMCG experience

MS Office (Outlook/PowerPoint/Word/TE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leaders in a fast-paced FMCG environment in Slough. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and act as a gatekeeper for C-Suite executives.

The role requires autonomy, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to handle confidential information while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.