Senior Executive Assistant & Strategic Support Specialist

Select Engineering; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Engineering in Basildon, UK, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leaders, enabling them to excel and drive the organisation forward. The role suits a super-organised, adaptable professional with strong communication and IT proficiency.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment you’ll handle expense processing, schedule meetings with multiple stakeholders, and coordinate domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in executive support or similar role.
• Outstanding organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to different audiences.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders in a shared pool.
• Handle expense processing, scheduling key meetings with multiple senior stakeholders, and coordinating travel.
• Act as primary backup for the Executive Assistant and support events and recognition programs.
• Lead business continuity documentation and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive & adaptable

Relationship management

Time management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration/Business Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Select Engineering in Basildon, UK, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leaders, enabling them to excel and drive the organisation forward. The role suits a super-organised, adaptable professional with strong communication and IT proficiency.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment you’ll handle expense processing, schedule meetings with multiple stakeholders, and coordinate domestic and international travel.