We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO, with a strong focus on delivering business change initiatives across HR, Quality Assurance (QA), and IT, all of which are externally contracted services. The role combines traditional CEO-level EA support with hands-on business operations and transformation support, ensuring outsourced providers are effectively managed and internal business processes are improved and embedded. This is a highly visible, trusted position working closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders. This position would be Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months working Full-Time hours (40 Hours Per Week) based at our Head Quarters in Fleet, Hampshire. Key Responsibilities include: Executive Support: · Proactive diary and email management for the CEO, prioritising and filtering communications · Coordination of CEO travel arrangements, accommodation, visas, and itineraries · Management and submission of CEO expenses · Preparation of briefing packs, presentations, reports, and meeting agendas · Acting as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. Business Change & Transformation: · Support and help deliver business change initiatives across: o HR (outsourced providers, policies, onboarding, contracts) o Quality Assurance (QA) systems and compliance o IT services and third‑party technology providers · Coordinate and manage relationships with external service providers, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, and expectations · Track actions, risks, and progress on change initiatives and report to the CEO · Assist in documenting processes, governance, and controls as changes are implemented · Ownership and company expert of business data systems including the use of SharePoint for data storage and access & Teams for meeting management · Co-ordination and ownership of all Business Risk, Escalation, Action, Decision and improvement logs. Business & Office Operations: · Oversight and coordination of office management and facilities in Fleet · Support general business operations and internal administration · Assist with contract administration and supplier coordination · Ensure smooth day-to-day running of support functions. Skills & Experience Required: · Proven experience as a senior or Executive Assistant supporting a CEO or senior executive · Demonstrable experience supporting business change, transformation, or operational improvement · Experience working with outsourced / contracted HR, QA, and IT providers · Highly organised, proactive, and confident working autonomously · Strong stakeholder management and communication skills · Excellent attention to detail and discretion with confidential information. Desirable: · Experience within engineering, consultancy, or professional services environments · Familiarity with QA frameworks, compliance, or ISO-type environments · Experience supporting growing or scaling businesses. If you are a calm and professional individual with a practical, solutions-driven approach and the ability to work confidently across both strategic and operational priorities, we would love to hear from you.