Strategic Executive Assistant to CFO & COO (Flexible Hours)

Zurich Insurance; Douglas; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% defined non-contributory pension

Annual company bonus

Income protection

Life cover 4x salary

Free car parking

Private medical insurance

Virtual GP appointments

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Zurich Insurance in Douglas, Isle of Man, invites applications for an Executive Assistant to support the CFO and COO. You will manage complex diaries, travel, and critical priorities, acting as a trusted point of contact for senior leaders and key stakeholders.

You will prepare executive-level materials, coordinate leadership meetings, and handle sensitive information with discretion. This role offers a challenging, fast-paced environment with strong development opportunities within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with confidence at senior leadership level.
• Advanced IT skills including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience creating and managing high-quality presentations and executive materials.
• Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach with high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support, managing complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and key priorities.
• Act as a trusted contact between senior leaders, the CEO Office, and stakeholders.
• Build relationships while handling sensitive information discreetly and professionally.
• Coordinate and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and communications with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage presentation materials and business documentation to stay current and professional.
• Support planning and delivery of leadership meetings, board activity, actions, minutes and offsites.
• Utilise technology to improve efficiency and support operations.
• Collaborate with the EA community to share best practices and drive improvement.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as business needs evolve.
• Support CFO area budget oversight to align with financial targets.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Presentation materials

Travel coordination

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Zurich Insurance in Douglas, Isle of Man, invites applications for an Executive Assistant to support the CFO and COO. You will manage complex diaries, travel, and critical priorities, acting as a trusted point of contact for senior leaders and key stakeholders.

You will prepare executive-level materials, coordinate leadership meetings, and handle sensitive information with discretion. This role offers a challenging, fast-paced environment with strong development opportunities within a supportive