Strategic Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Echo Managed Services Ltd.; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Echo Managed Services Ltd. in Walsall is seeking an organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate communications and prepare board documentation, acting as a trusted partner to deliver executive priorities and maintain smooth day-to-day operations. The role offers a fast-paced, high-profile environment with hybrid working, supporting senior stakeholders across multiple time zones and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives or C-Suite leaders in an EA/PA capacity.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience across multiple time zones may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise a complex diary, prioritising engagements effectively.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve.
• Monitor MD's inbox, flag urgent matters and track actions.
• Coordinate correspondence, paperwork and key business information.
• Support delivery of business priorities as a strategic partner.
• Coordinate agendas and documentation for Senior Leadership Team meetings.
• Manage deadlines and ensure actions are completed on time; take minutes and track follow-ups.
• Prepare and collate monthly Board papers.
• Manage expenses and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Support onboarding of senior hires and provide onboarding IT support.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office 365

Travel coordination

Board reporting

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Echo Managed Services Ltd. in Walsall is seeking an organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate communications and prepare board documentation, acting as a trusted partner to deliver executive priorities and maintain smooth day-to-day operations. The role offers a fast-paced, high-profile environment with hybrid working, supporting senior stakeholders across multiple time zones and