Executive Assistant (H/F) – GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED (UK)
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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de laéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de lespace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de lenvironnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre daffaires de 27,3 milliards deuros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « Worlds Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions dintelligence embarquée leur permettant dappréhender lenvironnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou lespace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Mission description
This role provides critical executive support to our Vice President of Actuation Systems. You will act as an extension of the VP, ensuring their time, focus, and priorities are aligned to strategic and operational goals. The position requires someone who can bring structure to a busy workload, anticipate needs before they arise, and help the VP stay ahead of upcoming actions, risks, and deadlines. Youll work closely with senior stakeholders, support decision‑making with well‑prepared documentation, and help maintain momentum across core programmes, initiatives, and leadership routines. The role is central to keeping the VP fully prepared, informed, and able to operate at pace in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
* Manage complex diary and calendar planning, ensuring deadlines, meetings, reviews, and travel are coordinated efficiently.
* Schedule internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, gather materials, and ensure all information is ready in advance.
* Act as the primary point of contact for the VP, filtering enquiries, prioritising issues, and keeping communication flowing across senior stakeholders.
* Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and expense management.
* Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and briefing documents.
* Track key actions, follow up on deliverables, and help the VP stay aligned with operational and strategic priorities.
* Support leadership meetings with minutes, actions, and structured follow‑up.
* Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
* Assist in organising events, site visits, customer engagements, and leadership forums.
* Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrative professional, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or an industrial environment.
* Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly as demands shift.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior levels.
* High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
* Proficient in MS Office and modern digital collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, scheduling systems).
* Trusted to handle confidential information and operate with sound judgement.
* Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced business with tight deadlines.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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