Job Description
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Eastleigh (hybrid)
Contract Type: Full time, 6 month FTC
Salary: £35,000
Our client is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and confident Executive Assistant to support a dynamic Executive Director. This role is vital to the smooth running of the leadership function, requiring strategic insight, strong communication, and a high degree of discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic and administrative support to the Executive Director across all aspects of their role
* Manage workflows, priorities, and projects to help deliver the organisation's goals
* Liaise with senior stakeholders, Board Members, and cross-functional teams
* Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and undertake in-depth background research
* Lead and manage key projects on behalf of the Executive Director and Executive Board
* Handle internal and external communications, including screening inquiries and complaints
* Coordinate and minute key meetings; ensure the Executive Director is thoroughly prepared
* Support budget planning, expense reconciliation, and other financial admin tasks
* Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
* Act as an internal liaison, promoting cross-team collaboration and operational efficiency
* Support risk management and ensure best practices in value-for-money initiatives
* Onboard new senior leaders and assist their integration into the team
What You Bring:
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and research skills
* Proven project management capability
* High level of discretion and professionalism
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
* Self-starter with exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities
* Calm, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure
* Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team
* Demonstrated commitment to organisational values and strategic goals
If this is something of interest to you, please apply!