Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Executive Assistant to the Chief ExecutiveContract Type Permanent Working Pattern Full time Working Hours 35 Salary £43,881.13- £46,462.37 Birmingham / £48,269.24-£51,108.61 London Location Options Birmingham, London - Old Broad Street Function Type Administration and Business Support The roleAre you an experienced Executive Assistant with a proven track record of supporting senior leaders? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where discretion, organisation, and proactive problem-solving are key?We are looking to appoint an Executive Assistant to provide high-quality business and operational support to our Chief Executive. This is a newly created, full-time role, requiring excellent organisational skills, strong judgement, and the ability to manage complex schedules and documentation with professionalism and discretion.You will play a pivotal role in enabling the CEO to optimise their time and focus on strategic priorities. What we are looking forWe are looking for someone with proven skills and experience as an Executive Assistant.To succeed in this position, you'll have strong organisational and diary management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be responsible for delivering full executive support to the CEO, including travel, diary and email management, together with the coordination and facilitation of key meetings.With excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation, you will be able to demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality and be confident managing multiple priorities.The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and fulfil the travel requirements of the post. You can find a full role profile at the bottom of this advert on our website. What's in it for youHave the opportunity to make a real impact every dayVisibility across the organisation - be in the room when key decisions are madeBe a trusted colleague - central to the smooth running of the organisationJoin a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution is valuedUseful and Additional InformationThe role holder will typically be expected to be in the office when the Chief executive is, according to business needs. This is likely to be up to three or four days per week across London and Birmingham.We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Our current package includes:Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays£25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal. The portal provides access to more than 5,000 products, experiences and services. Some options available include gym membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much moreAccess to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarketsPension - We will contribute 1½ - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25%Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary.To ApplyPlease click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential criteria required for the role.Take a look at our staff videos to see what our offices look like and what it is that makes people proud to work at SRA.To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages Closing date for applications: 3 December 09.00 hours.The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards. We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation. Attached Role Profile Executive Assistant_251125.docx - 540KB Opens in a new window Converted File Executive Assistant_251125.docx.pdf - 76KB Opens in a new window Vacancy closing date: 03/12/2025, 09:00 The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.