Executive Support Assistant in Goole

We are recruiting for an Executive Support Assistant reporting to our Executive Assistant, to join our Commercial Support team, based at our head office in Whitley, Yorkshire, supporting our C‑suite and UK&I leadership team.

What will you be doing in this role? As our Executive Support Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the organisation’s Executive and UK&I leadership team as part of the Commercial Support function, while also delivering front‑of‑house reception cover. The position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the executive office and creating a professional first impression for visitors and colleagues. This is a hybrid role, and you will be required onsite at least 2 days a week (expected to be Monday and Tuesday). Some flexibility on occasions to support the team and ensure business cover is essential.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Provide proactive, high‑quality administrative support to Directors and senior colleagues, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Plan, organise, and coordinate meetings and events, both in‑person and virtual, including agendas, logistics, and follow‑up actions.
• Book travel arrangements and maintain and process any expenses for Executives, Directors and for Field Operations as required.
• Consolidate and reconcile corporate credit card activity.
• Book and log taxi fares for Executives and Directors.
• Raise Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure services are correctly receipted once tasks are complete.
• Organise and support internal and external events as required.
• Provide support to the Executive Assistant to manage executive inboxes and calendars, ensuring meetings and deadlines are prioritised appropriately.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, including recorded and confidential mail.
• Ensure a smooth and positive experience for all visitors and effective use of office facilities.
• Manage customer visits to Head Office, including coordinating meetings, delivering tours, and catering as requested.
• Book meeting rooms accurately and in line with business needs.
• Maintain meeting rooms, ensuring they are tidy, well‑stocked, and reset between meetings.
• Coordinate lunches, refreshments, and hospitality when required.
• Deliver a professional, welcoming, and customer‑focused reception service, supporting the reception rota and providing reliable cover when needed.
• Act as front of house, meeting and greeting clients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure all visitors are signed in, briefed on site requirements, and escorted or hosts notified promptly.
• Use MS Teams to answer, screen, and forward calls to appropriate colleagues.
• Always maintain a high standard of presentation and professionalism.
• Act as a dependable point of contact for administrative and reception‑related queries.
• Support the day‑to‑day operational effectiveness of the office environment.
• Order office supplies, including cleaning products and tea/coffee provisions.
• Liaise with internal teams and suppliers to resolve office or facilities issues promptly.

Key skills and experience:

• Proven previous administration experience, ideally from supporting Executives, Directors or providing office administration support.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time‑management skills, with the ability to proactively prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams), ideally with knowledge to arrange virtual events and webinars in Teams.
• Effective communication – both verbally and written, able to adjust and tailor style as required.
• Corporate structure awareness – understand roles and structure.
• Confidentiality and compliance – handling sensitive information appropriately.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to organise a busy workload and work to tight timescales.
• Ability to work in a methodical and articulate manner.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to take on new tasks as required.

Required Competencies:

• Communication skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Professional tone under pressure.

Desirable Skills And Experience:

• Previous experience providing support to Executives.
• Ability to understand business priorities and align support accordingly.
• Seeing the bigger picture, not just individual tasks.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday + public holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Contributory pension.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme via Tusker.
• Paid volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay entitlements.
• Healthcare cash plan, including free eye tests.
• Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that includes retail discounts, salary sacrifice options, and health and wellbeing support.
• EAP WeCare service – 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service.
• Boost learning and growth through access to LinkedIn learning and a Talent Library with over 800 courses.
• A warm and welcoming team environment.
• Development and a chance to build a rewarding career.

About Tunstall:

Tunstall is a market‑leading health and care technology provider. We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of more than 3,000 colleagues provides life‑saving and life‑changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries. At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at every step – from open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.

Equal Opportunities at Tunstall:

At Tunstall, we’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive.