Senior Executive Assistant

3 days ago


Westminster Abbey, United Kingdom Hays Business Support Full time

Your new role
We are currently seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chair, Chief Executive, and broader executive team during a period of transition within the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of the executive office and requires a candidate with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage complex schedules.
Your responsibilities

Diary Management: Maintain and manage the diaries of the Chair and Chief Executive, ensuring they are well-informed of their schedules.
First Point of Contact: Handle enquiries from various teams and act as the liaison for the Chair and Chief Executive.
Document Preparation: Collate speeches, briefings, and necessary documents for meetings and events.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with counterparts, stakeholders, and donors, maintaining a high level of professionalism and assertiveness.
Security Clearance: Manage sensitive information with discretion, requiring SC clearance.

Key attributes

Assertiveness: Confident and able to deal with people at all levels.
Personable: Approachable and fair, with a strong personality.
Organisational Skills: Excellent at collating information and chasing up on tasks.
Prioritisation: Ability to manage a busy workload without extending beyond regular working hours.

Requirements

Experience: 5 years+ proven track record as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
Security Clearance: Must have or be able to obtain SC clearance.
Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with senior leaders and external parties effectively.
Deadline for CVs: Monday 1st July 9am
Interviews: Can be scheduled at any time

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Executive Assistant looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your updated CV by Monday 9am latest, for a call back.
Please note that this is a temporary position with the possibility of applying for a permanent role following the interim period. The role is based in Victoria, London, and requires a minimum of two days in the office, with some flexibility for additional days as needed.

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