Strategic Executive Assistant to the COO

SF Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

SF Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will act as a trusted business partner, anticipating priorities and ensuring the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

The role requires managing complex diaries, coordinating travel, preparing board papers, and handling highly confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a senior executive, Director or C-suite leader.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex, ever-changing diary.
• Coordinating meetings, travel and executive schedules.
• Preparing agendas, presentations and board papers.
• Taking ownership of actions from meetings and ensuring delivery.
• Acting as a key contact for senior stakeholders.
• Handling highly confidential information with discretion.
• Supporting strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Building relationships across the business to deliver priorities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SF Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will act as a trusted business partner, anticipating priorities and ensuring the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

The role requires managing complex diaries, coordinating travel, preparing board papers, and handling highly confidential information with discretion.