Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Eastleigh (hybrid)

Contract Type: Full time, 6 month FTC

Salary: £35,000

Our client is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and confident Executive Assistant to support a dynamic Executive Director. This role is vital to the smooth running of the leadership function, requiring strategic insight, strong communication, and a high degree of discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative support to the Executive Director across all aspects of their role
• Manage workflows, priorities, and projects to help deliver the organisation\’s goals
• Liaise with senior stakeholders, Board Members, and cross-functional teams
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and undertake in-depth background research
• Lead and manage key projects on behalf of the Executive Director and Executive Board
• Handle internal and external communications, including screening inquiries and complaints
• Coordinate and minute key meetings; ensure the Executive Director is thoroughly prepared
• Support budget planning, expense reconciliation, and other financial admin tasks
• Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Act as an internal liaison, promoting cross-team collaboration and operational efficiency
• Support risk management and ensure best practices in value-for-money initiatives
• Onboard new senior leaders and assist their integration into the team

What You Bring

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and research skills
• Proven project management capability
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter with exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Calm, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to organisational values and strategic goals

If this is something of interest to you, please apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr