Based on site in Cheadle (SK8 3GW) - Monday to Friday
26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays
Free access to company holiday homes
Buy & sell holidays
Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus
Matched pension contribution
Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance
Life assurance and Critical illness cover
Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme
Free local gym access
Local bar / restaurant discounts
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Company Description
We're Together. For over 50 years, we've helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans.
We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can't or won't. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book.
Job Description
As our Executive Assistant Associate, you will be providing high‑level administrative and operational support to the Executive Assistant. This role supports efficient coordination, workflow management, and delivery of administrative excellence across the Executive team. The role is ideal for an organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, confidential, and detail‑oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Administrative Support
Provide daily administrative support to the Executive Assistant
Assist with diary management, meeting scheduling, and coordination of key activities.
Prepare meeting materials, briefing documents, and presentations.
Support inbox management, prioritisation, and follow‑up actions.
Support CEO and CPO in absence of Executive Assistant
Meetings & Event Coordination
Organise logistics for internal and external meetings, including room booking, car park arrangements, refreshments and room preparation
Assist in planning Executive-level events, workshops, and leadership offsites.
Assist with diary planning to ensure time for meeting preparations and completion of follow-up items/actions
Document & Information Management
Create, maintain and organise 365 shared drives, and confidential records.
Compile data and support with preparation of various documents
Operational & Project Support
Support with Purchase Order and invoice work flows
Support with Expense submission and approvals
Book travel arrangements ensuring efficient use of Exec time and travel requirements
Support various business projects including document preparation, co-ordination of people and teams
Relationship Management
Act as a professional point of contact on behalf of the Executive Office.
Handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and discretion.
Build strong collaborative relationships across the business and with all external partners
Collaborate with all EA/PA's ensuring strong positive relationships internally and externally
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is proactive and able to anticipate needs, demonstrating strong problem solving skills and has the ability to deal with deadlines. The ideal candidate will be confident, people‑focused, and able to represent the Executive Office and wider company with professionalism and positivity. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work are essential, as is a positive, flexible attitude and a collaborative team spirit.
If you have a blend of the following skills and experience, please apply:
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
Motivated to build a career as an Executive Assistant and eager to learn and develop by supporting and working alongside a senior EA.
Candidates with previous experience in an Executive Office or corporate EA/PA environment will be highly regarded.
Additional Information
If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role.
Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process
Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.
Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March