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Senior executive assistant

Guildford
Executive assistant
Posted: 7h ago
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Job Description The Senior Executive Assistant provides proactive, high-impact support to the global Executive Leadership Team (ELT), acting as a trusted partner who enables executives to operate effectively, strategically, and efficiently. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support. It acts as a connector, coordinator, and driver of operational discipline, ensuring that leadership priorities translate into clear actions and outcomes. The Senior Executive Assistant acts as a gatekeeper, coordinator, problem‑solver and liaison, supporting the ELT in managing priorities, communications, and business flows across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Executive & Strategic Support Provide comprehensive, proactive support to multiple Executive Leadership Team members, prioritising competing demands and ensuring focus on critical business matters. Act as a trusted point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, exercising discretion and sound judgment at all times. Anticipate executive needs, identify potential issues in advance, and proactively propose solutions. Diary, Workflow & Priority Management Own and manage complex diaries across time zones, resolving conflicts and optimising executive time. Prepare executives for meetings by coordinating agendas, briefing materials, and follow‑ups. Track action items, decisions, and deliverables arising from leadership meetings. Act as a gatekeeper, prioritising access and protecting focus time Meetings, Governance & Board Support Coordinate ELT meetings, offsites, and key leadership forums. Support governance processes, including Board and Committee meetings (papers collation, version control, logistics, and follow‑ups). Maintain high standards of confidentiality and information management. Project & Business Support Support specific strategic or operational projects on behalf of executives as required. Assist in coordinating cross‑functional initiatives, tracking milestones and progress. Prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries where needed. Travel, Events & Logistics Coordinate complex international travel and itineraries Support to organise leadership meetings, offsites, and internal events Ensure seamless execution with high attention to detail Confidentiality & Trust Handle highly sensitive business and people information with discretion Operate as a trusted partner within the Executive Team

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