Executive Assistant (12‑month FTC Maternity Cover)

About the role

A 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover position for an experienced Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment. The role offers a hybrid working pattern (three days in the office, two days remote) and requires a polished, proactive professional comfortable at C‑suite level.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full executive and secretarial support to senior leadership.
• Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate board‑level sessions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence and take minutes at senior meetings.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries.
• Monitor emails, handle confidential communications and manage purchase orders and expenses.
• Support projects, events and internal communications.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business while maintaining discretion.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting C‑suite or executive‑level stakeholders.
• Strong minute‑taking experience in senior meetings.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Professional, confident and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office, 2 days home).
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative organisation.