Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

Full-Time 48000 - 52000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lily Shippen Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage busy schedules, travel arrangements, and meetings for Senior Executives.
  • Company: Global pharmaceutical organisation that values its employees.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Immediate start available for candidates in the Peterborough area.
  • Why this job: Join a respected company and make a real impact supporting senior leaders.
  • Qualifications: Experience as an EA at a senior level and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 48000 - 52000 £ per year.

Our client, a global pharmaceutical organisation, is looking for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support two Senior Executives on a 6 month FTC basis. This role requires a Senior Executive Assistant who is available immediately, used to supporting at a senior level and therefore can hit the ground running. Liaising with numerous stakeholders, and representing the Senior Executives internally and externally, you will manage their busy schedules to ensure they are fully supported. This role is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Executive Assistant that is available immediately to join a well regarded and successful company who really care about their employees!

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 DOE

Contract: 6 month FTC

Hybrid: 3 days office based, 2 days WFH

Responsibilities:

  • Full ownership of the Senior Executives schedules; diary management, travel arrangements, meetings and appointments
  • Meeting management; research, meeting notes, setting agendas, following up, action points
  • Travel arrangements; booking flights / accommodation / transfers, on call to ensure travel arrangements run smoothly and rearrange any last-minute changes, travelling with the Senior Executives when required
  • Liaise on behalf of the Senior Executives with internal and external stakeholders; put together reports and presentations, attend meetings / events and acting as an ambassador to them
  • Liaise closely with key members of the organisation to ensure both Senior Executives are fully supported across all areas of the business

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience supporting as an EA at a senior level
  • Tech-savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Highly organised, proactive and professional, with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, whilst acting as a gatekeeper
  • Comfortable working autonomously but within a wider EA team

If you are an Executive Assistant, who is available immediately and lives within the Peterborough area, please get in touch immediately!

Senior Executive Assistant employer: Lily Shippen Limited

Lily Shippen Limited is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Oxfordshire. As a VC backed Deep Tech Start-up, we prioritise employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for advancement while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued and impactful.

Lily Shippen Limited

Contact Details:

Lily Shippen Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Executive Assistant

Diary Management
Travel Arrangements
Meeting Management
Stakeholder Liaison
Report Preparation
Presentation Skills
Microsoft Office