Strategic EA & Office Operations Leader

Huntress - Bracknell; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress - Bracknell is seeking an Executive Assistant & Operations Manager to provide high‑level executive support to the CEO/COO and to lead head office operations. This role combines strategic administration with facilities, suppliers and process improvement across the business.

The successful candidate will manage complex diaries, prepare board papers, oversee budgets and health & safety, and support onboarding and company events, while developing the Office & IT Systems Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior EA/EA/Operations Manager or similar role.
• Experience supporting senior executives and managing complex schedules and travel.
• Experience taking ownership of office, business or operational responsibilities.
• Strong supplier, contractor and budget management experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident handling confidential, commercially sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the CEO, COO and Senior Leadership Team, including diary management, meetings, travel and confidential administration.
• Prepare board papers, briefing packs, reports, presentations and meeting documentation; ensure actions are followed through.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the head office, ensuring a safe, efficient and professional working environment.
• Oversee facilities, building maintenance, contractors, suppliers and workplace services.
• Manage office budgets, supplier contracts and service performance.
• Maintain office policies, procedures and operational processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead Health & Safety activities, including DSE, fire safety, Driving for Work and risk management.
• Support employee onboarding, office inductions and company events.
• Manage and develop the Office & IT Systems Coordinator.
• Coordinate business travel providers and other key office services.
• Act as a central point of contact across the business, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support cross-functional projects and wider business initiatives as required.

Skills

Diary management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Office operations

MS Office 365

Health & Safety

People management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

IT systems coordination

Job description

Huntress - Bracknell is seeking an Executive Assistant & Operations Manager to provide high‑level executive support to the CEO/COO and to lead head office operations. This role combines strategic administration with facilities, suppliers and process improvement across the business.

The successful candidate will manage complex diaries, prepare board papers, oversee budgets and health & safety, and support onboarding and company events, while developing the Office & IT Systems Coordinator.