At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide executive support and manage communications for senior leaders in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Rathbane Group, a family-led business with a strong reputation in high-end fitout services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and gain valuable governance experience.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a leading company while developing your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in a similar role, excellent communication, and organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Rathbane Group is a second-generation, family-led business, headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland with locations across the UK, Ireland and Poland. It is the parent brand for a group of companies comprising MJM Marine, Mivan, Topglass, NTS and Rathbane Holdings. The Rathbane Group is a world-leading business delivering high-end fitout and manufacturing services across a range of sectors on both marine and land-based projects. We offer a complete spectrum of services to include pre-construction, design, manufacturing, technical, resourcing and project management.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide confidential and proactive executive support to the Group Managing Directors.
- Manage complex diaries, schedules, correspondences and priorities, anticipating requirements and resolving conflicts where possible.
- Organise meetings and events, including preparation of agendas, briefing papers, presentations and other supporting materials.
- Take accurate minutes at Board and senior management meetings, distribute minutes promptly and follow up agreed actions.
- Manage internal and external communications on behalf of the Group Managing Directors, acting as a key point of contact and prioritising matters requiring their attention.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation and expenses.
- Draft correspondence, reports and presentations and undertake research or analysis as required.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain appropriate records, databases and filing systems.
Company Secretarial & Governance Support:
- Provide administrative and operational support for the corporate governance requirements of the Group and its subsidiary companies.
- Coordinate Board and subsidiary company meetings, including agendas, Board packs, minutes and action tracking.
- Liaise with Directors and relevant stakeholders regarding Board and governance matters.
- Maintain statutory registers and corporate records and coordinate required Companies House filings.
- Maintain accurate records of Group entities and Directors and support changes to the Group corporate structure.
- Support the Group and subsidiary company Financial Controllers with company secretarial and governance matters.
- Support the Group’s governance and risk management activities through the administration and coordination of Group insurance arrangements.
- Help ensure compliance with relevant corporate governance requirements and internal policies.
Person Specification:
- Essential: Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in an Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar professional support role, ideally supporting senior executives, directors or board-level activities.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing demands.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Confident working with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Desirable: Working knowledge of Companies House requirements and corporate governance principles.
MJM Marine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Executive Assistant & Company Secretarial Coordinator in Newry employer: MJM Marine
MJM Marine is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and visible. As a SHEQ Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape and elevate safety, health, environmental, and quality standards across a globally respected company, while enjoying a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and flexible working arrangements in the vibrant location of Newry, Northern Ireland. Join us to make a meaningful impact on high-profile projects and advance your career in a supportive culture that prioritises innovation and employee well-being.
