Strategic EA to CFO | Board & Exec Support

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

H&B Employee Discount - 25%

Pension company contribution

Exclusive benefits, savings from a mix

Job summary

Holland & Barrett is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer in Nuneaton. The role is full-time and hybrid, with two days in the office and travel to London as required.

You will manage a complex diary, anticipate needs, and coordinate board activity alongside senior colleagues. You will interact with senior stakeholders, solve problems proactively and adapt to a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an Executive level leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a large organisation.
• Strong judgement, discretion and decision-making in senior stakeholder contexts.

Responsibilities

• Own and actively manage CFO's complex diary, balancing priorities and travel.
• Anticipate meetings and ensure readiness of information for decisions.
• Act as trusted point of contact, managing access and urgent stakeholder requests.
• Resolve urgent or ambiguous issues by routing to the right people.
• Coordinate Board activity, senior meetings and UK/international travel as required.
• Build relationships across Executive and Assistant communities and with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Head of CFO Office to keep priorities aligned.
• Support and develop the Team Assistant to ensure effective coverage.

Skills

Executive diary management

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Holland & Barrett is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer in Nuneaton. The role is full-time and hybrid, with two days in the office and travel to London as required.

You will manage a complex diary, anticipate needs, and coordinate board activity alongside senior colleagues. You will interact with senior stakeholders, solve problems proactively and adapt to a fast-moving environment.