Strategic Executive Assistant – Global Operations (Hybrid)

Smith+Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus and pension

Hybrid working model

Private health and dental plans

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Leadership Team and Vice Presidents within Global Operations. The role demands high organization, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones.

You will manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, agendas, and prep materials while liaising with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting senior leaders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, and expenses.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Experience supporting international teams and multiple time zones is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage Executive and Administrative Support - complex calendars, meetings across time zones, travel, itineraries, and expenses.
• Coordinate Meetings and Events - leadership meetings, pre-reading materials, minutes, action tracking, logistics for large-scale events.
• Enable Communications and Stakeholder Support - liaise with executives and internal stakeholders, screen inquiries, draft routine correspondence.
• Maintain Department Operations - confidential files, digital spaces, systems and policies to support operations.
• Support Projects, Processes, and Budget Administration - schedule tasks, prepare reports, PowerPoint briefs, budget monitoring.
• Provide Administrative Process Guidance - train and support staff on workflows and processes.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Independent work

International time zones

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Leadership Team and Vice Presidents within Global Operations. The role demands high organization, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones.

You will manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, agendas, and prep materials while liaising with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic, global environment.