Strategic Executive Assistant — Governance & EMEA Ops

Likewize Services UK Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Vibrant office space

Spacious meeting rooms

Wellness rooms

Job summary

Likewize is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the EMEA leadership team. You will coordinate complex diaries, board governance, and sensitive information, acting as a central point of contact for executives and visitors.

You’ll manage wide-ranging meetings and travel, prepare board papers and minutes, and ensure accurate records. This role thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and offers the chance to make a real impact across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of governance processes, including board administration and minute-taking.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Highly proficient in producing concise, accurate written communications (minutes, reports).
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders, clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and discretion with confidential information.
• Experience across multiple functions, locations and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EMEA Board, Executive and Leadership Team meetings, ensuring governance and regulatory adherence.
• Track leadership actions and deadlines, following up with stakeholders for accountability.
• Prepare, distribute and maintain board papers, agendas, minutes and action logs.
• Manage governance documentation to support audit, compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Provide high-level executive support to senior leaders to enable focus on strategic priorities.
• Manage complex diaries and schedules, prioritising competing demands.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, visas, itineraries and logistics for senior executives.
• Organise meetings, events and leadership forums with venue bookings and catering.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports and meeting packs.
• Handle highly sensitive information with discretion and robust data management.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Board administration

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Likewize is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the EMEA leadership team. You will coordinate complex diaries, board governance, and sensitive information, acting as a central point of contact for executives and visitors.

You’ll manage wide-ranging meetings and travel, prepare board papers and minutes, and ensure accurate records. This role thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and offers the chance to make a real impact across the business.