At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior executives and manage office operations for a dynamic head office.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation with a focus on inclusivity and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead projects and develop your career in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of the business, driving efficiency and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Assistant or Operations Manager with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant & Operations Manager to become a key point of contact across their head office. This is a varied role combining senior executive support with responsibility for office operations, suppliers, facilities, compliance and business administration. If you're an experienced EA who enjoys taking ownership beyond traditional executive support, improving processes and keeping a business running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Location: Berkshire, minimum 3 days in the office per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide proactive executive support to the CEO, COO and Senior Leadership Team, including complex diary management, meetings, travel and confidential administration
- Prepare board papers, briefing packs, reports, presentations and meeting documentation, ensuring actions are followed through
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the head office, ensuring a safe, efficient and professional working environment
- Oversee facilities, building maintenance, contractors, suppliers and workplace services
- Manage office budgets, supplier contracts and service performance
- Maintain office policies, procedures and operational processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Lead Health & Safety activities, including DSE, fire safety, Driving for Work and risk management
- Support employee onboarding, office inductions and company events
- Manage and develop the Office & IT Systems Coordinator
- Coordinate business travel providers and other key office services
- Act as a central point of contact across the business, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external suppliers
- Support cross-functional projects and wider business initiatives as required
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Assistant, EA/Operations Manager or similar
- Strong experience supporting senior executives and managing complex diaries, meetings and travel
- Experience taking ownership of office, business or operational responsibilities
- Strong supplier, contractor and budget management experience
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable handling confidential and commercially sensitive information
- Proactive, resourceful and confident working autonomously
- Experience managing or supervising others is desirable
- Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills
- Health & Safety experience or IOSH qualification is desirable
Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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