At a Glance
- Tasks: Support leadership with admin tasks, travel coordination, and project assistance.
- Company: Innovative company in tech, energy, and telecommunications sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential for permanent role, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with real responsibility and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to innovative projects and develop your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Organised, professional, and confident communicator with a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 36000 £ per year.
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for permanent employment
Core office hours plus occasional out-of-hours support and travel.
About the Role We are an exciting innovation company operating across the technology, energy and telecommunications sectors.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our leadership team from our private office on the prestigious St George's Hill estate in Weybridge.
This is a fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same.
You will be entrusted with a wide range of executive, administrative and personal support responsibilities while gaining exposure to innovative projects, international business and strategic decision-making.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build your career within an entrepreneurial environment, with genuine potential for permanent employment following the initial six-month contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing complex diaries, appointments and meeting schedules.
- Coordinating domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas and detailed itineraries.
- Providing comprehensive executive and personal support to senior leadership.
- Managing correspondence, emails, telephone calls and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
- Maintaining accurate filing systems, document management and information records.
- Liaising with household support staff, including cleaners, gardeners, maintenance contractors and other service providers.
- Preparing presentations, reports, meeting packs and business documentation.
- Conducting online research and assisting with innovation, technology and business development projects.
- Supporting meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes and following up on actions.
- Assisting with event planning, expense management and general office administration.
- Providing day-to-day IT support using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and other business software.
- Accompanying senior executives on UK and international business travel when required.
- Managing changing priorities and responding positively in a fast-moving environment where flexibility is essential.
About You The successful candidate will be
- Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Professional, confident and an excellent communicator.
- Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable handling confidential information.
- Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Technically confident, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new software quickly.
- Enthusiastic, positive and eager to develop professionally.
- Willing to travel within the UK and internationally at short notice when required.
- In possession of a full, clean UK driving licence.
- Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
- Living within a reasonable commuting distance of Weybridge, St George's Hill or the surrounding Surrey area.
Desirable Experience
- Previous administrative, internship or customer service experience.
- An interest in innovation, technology, energy, telecommunications or entrepreneurship.
- Experience using project management platforms or AI productivity tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- A genuine opportunity for permanent employment after six months, subject to performance.
- Exposure to innovative technologies and international business.
- A varied role with real responsibility from day one.
- Opportunities for UK and international travel.
- A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment where your contribution will have a direct impact.
- Mileage reimbursement and additional benefits upon permanent appointment.
Why Join Us?
This is not a typical Executive Assistant role.
It is an opportunity to work closely with experienced business leaders, gain exposure to innovative technologies and international projects, and develop skills that will accelerate your career.
If you are motivated, curious, highly organised and excited by the prospect of working in a fast-moving environment where every day is different, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply Please send your CV together with a brief covering letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity and why you believe you would be a great fit for the role to laura-anne@alumnirisk. com.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Executive Assistant in Surrey employer: Africa New Energies
Join our dynamic innovation company located in the prestigious St George's Hill estate, where you will have the chance to kickstart your career as an Executive Assistant. We offer a supportive and entrepreneurial work culture that values your contributions, provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and presents genuine opportunities for professional growth and permanent employment. With a competitive salary and the potential for UK and international travel, this role is perfect for ambitious graduates eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.
