Job Details
* On-site
* Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Job Description
Executive Assistant
Location: Cheltenham
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30k–£35k
Purpose of the Role
Provide high-impact, proactive executive support that leads the administrative support to the senior management team and improves the speed and quality of decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Prioritisation – Manage SMT diary, inbox, briefings, and gatekeeping.
* Senior Management, Board & Governance – Coordinate governance calendar, board packs, and minutes.
* Meetings, Travel & Events – Own travel logistics and leadership event planning.
* Stakeholder & Communications – Act as first point of contact for partners and draft executive communications.
* Operations & Special Projects – Support SMT members, budget tracking, and process improvements.
* Information Management & Tooling – Maintain organised archives and dashboards.
Skills & Experience Required
* 1+ years’ experience as an EA supporting C‑suite in a fast‑paced environment (scale‑up, financial services, consulting or similar).
* Superb written and verbal communication; able to draft concise, executive‑ready materials.
* Advanced MS 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) skills.
* Strong judgement, confidentiality, and stakeholder management at senior levels.
* Proven mastery of complex diary, international travel, and board meeting cycles.
* Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate needs.
Desirable
* Experience in insurance/financial/Legal services or a regulated environment.
* Familiarity with board processes/secretarial requirements, and expense tools (Concur).
* Project coordination/PMO experience; basic financial literacy (budgets, variance).
* Degree or EA/Business Administration qualification; PRINCE2/Agile awareness helpful.
Additional Consideration
Candidates with a Legal background or strong PA experience are highly encouraged to apply, as these skills align well with the governance, confidentiality, and organisational aspects of the role.
Behaviours & Competencies
Strategic thinking
* Bias for action
* Discretion & integrity
* Adaptability and flexibility
* Relationship building
* Professionalism and poise
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