About The Role
Are you an Executive Assistant (EA), used to working in a varied and fast paced role? You will provide high level assistance to members of the Group Executive Board (GEB) and play a key part in the EA team. Your work will help to deliver seamless, professional support at an executive level. This role offers a great opportunity to use your organisational and collaboration skills whilst delivering exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage confidential calendars, inboxes, and travel arrangements.
* Handle correspondence and schedule meetings and events to make the best use of time.
* Support high‑level projects and complete a wide range of administrative tasks.
* Anticipate needs and plan several steps ahead.
* Prepare meeting packs and ensure the Group Board team is fully ready for all meetings and appointments.
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:
* Bring previous administrative experience as an Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leaders.
* Demonstrate strong diary and email management skills, including occasional support with personal diary logistics.
* Show confidence using the full Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, OneNote, OneDrive) and video‑conferencing tools.
* Produce clear, well‑structured slide decks and reports.
* Contribute accurate meeting minutes (including from audio dictation) and support established governance processes.
What We Offer
We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.
* Company pension scheme
* Access to health and well‑being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
* Employee discount scheme
* Experience annual pay reviews
* Profit related pay
* Opportunity for extended leave
* Free on‑site parking
* Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
About Us
Samworth Brothers is a fourth‑generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best‑known retailers to produce high‑quality own‑label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well‑invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.
At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well‑established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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