Strategic Executive Assistant to Global Head

Knightsbridge Recruitment; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Knightsbridge Recruitment is seeking an Executive Assistant to partner with the Global Head of an International Members Organisation, supporting across 150 countries. The role is hybrid with 3 days in Maidenhead and 2 days working from home, offering exceptional benefits and a generous pension.

The role requires 5+ years as an EA in fast-paced environments, outstanding prioritisation, and the ability to manage upwards with diplomacy while handling confidential matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an EA in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional prioritisation skills.
• Confident upward managing and stakeholder diplomacy.
• Experience handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to coordinate complex diaries and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Managing an extremely complex and evolving diary.
• Coordinating Executive Leadership Team activity and follow-up actions.
• Preparing briefings, papers and meeting materials.
• Handling sensitive communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel.
• Managing competing requests for the Global Head’s time.
• Supporting key organisational projects and priorities.
• Acting as a central point of coordination across the organisation.
• Ensuring actions and commitments are tracked and delivered.
• Anticipating issues and resolving them before they reach the Global Head.

Skills

Executive support

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Job description

Knightsbridge Recruitment is seeking an Executive Assistant to partner with the Global Head of an International Members Organisation, supporting across 150 countries. The role is hybrid with 3 days in Maidenhead and 2 days working from home, offering exceptional benefits and a generous pension.

The role requires 5+ years as an EA in fast-paced environments, outstanding prioritisation, and the ability to manage upwards with diplomacy while handling confidential matters.