Executive Assistant

About the role

Join the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW) as an Executive Assistant, supporting senior leaders in a hybrid working environment. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the executive office runs smoothly while contributing to the organisation's 2030 strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level executive support to allocated Executive Team members, acting as a trusted partner and ensuring efficient office operations.
• Proactively manage complex, fast‑paced priorities, anticipating needs, resolving issues and maintaining momentum on business‑critical activities.
• Oversee end‑to‑end executive meeting management, including scheduling, agenda development, briefing pack preparation, minute‑taking, action tracking and follow‑through.
• Design, implement and continuously improve systems, workflows and office processes to support efficient operations across the executive office and connected teams.
• Manage incoming communications and actions in line with each executive’s preferences, helping leaders meet deadlines with high‑quality work.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of executives, handling correspondence and escalating matters with discretion.

Required profile

• Accomplished PA/EA with proven experience supporting Director and C‑Suite level executives, managing complex multi‑stakeholder diaries and calendars.
• Strong experience prioritising and escalating matters, with sound judgement to determine executive attention and confidence to act.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• OneDrive

What we offer

• Strong pension contribution of 9%.
• Private medical cover.