Strategic Executive Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Executive. The role requires managing complex diaries, sensitive communications, and preparing for senior meetings. Candidates should have experience working with C-suite leaders and possess excellent organizational and project management skills. A generous salary package, including bonus and private medical insurance, is offered for this full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Chief Executives or C-suite leaders in complex organizations.
• Ability to manage complex diary and inbox management.
• Capability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diary and inbox with a focus on prioritization.
• Act as a gatekeeper for sensitive communications.
• Prepare the Chief Executive for senior meetings and key decisions.
• Coordinate projects aligned with the Chief Executive's agenda.

Skills

Strong emotional intelligence

Organizational capability

Project management

Confidence in operating at senior levels

Proactive and solutions-focused

Job description

Position Overview

• This role offers fantastic opportunity to work with Chief Executive.
• This is a full time and permanent opportunity.

About Our Client

Our client is a digital solutions company providing services to organisations across multiple sectors. Their products are designed to support digital transformation and improve operational efficiency, helping customers manage day to day processes more effectively. The business operates in a collaborative, delivery focused environment and is committed to building practical solutions that meet real customer needs.

Job Description

This is not a traditional or transactional EA position. The Executive Assistant will operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as an extension of the Chief Executive and playing a key role in managing complexity and protecting executive time.

• Complex diary and inbox management, with a strong focus on prioritisation and time protection
• Acting as a gatekeeper, managing access, information flow and sensitive communications
• Preparing the Chief Executive for senior meetings, key decisions and external engagements
• Supporting Executive Committee and board-level activity
• Owning and coordinating projects aligned to the Chief Executive's agenda
• Building trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant who:

• Has supported Chief Executives or C-suite leaders within complex organisations
• Is highly polished, credible and confident operating at the most senior levels
• Is proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working with ambiguity
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and resilience
• Brings excellent organisational and project management capability
• Is able to challenge constructively and influence with confidence

What's on Offer

A generous salary package including bonus, private medical insurance and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.