Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO & Board – Governance & Insight in Newbury

Hours: 35 Hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary to £45k

Newbury Building Society are seeking a highly organised, proactive and commercially aware Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support directly to the CEO and Executive Directors. Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role supports the delivery of our corporate plan, upholds robust governance standards, and enhances the overall effectiveness of the Executive team.

More than traditional administrative support, this is a trusted partner position offering both tactical delivery and strategic insight. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balance competing priorities with confidence, and build strong relationships with ease, this could be the perfect next step.

You will be proactive, solution focused and resilient, someone who anticipates needs, communicates with clarity and professionalism, and contributes positively to a collaborative, high‑performing culture.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as the primary contact for the CEO, Executive Directors and Board members.
• Provide high level executive support, managing complex diaries, preparing board and committee papers, coordinating agendas and ensuring timely action tracking.
• Produce, proofread and edit clear, high-quality reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Support governance and strategic activity through research, analysis, market insights and preparation of MI and board documentation.
• Attend key meetings to capture minutes, monitor actions and facilitate effective decision making.
• Represent the Society professionally when liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support internal communications, including planning executive updates and Society events.
• Oversee and manage administrative operations across the Executive Office including direct line management of the PA, ensuring effective coordination of travel, correspondence and general administration.
• Maintain strong awareness of governance, regulatory and risk requirements, ensuring confidentiality, data protection and adherence to internal policies, including financial crime and Health & Safety responsibilities.

• We invest in your development — through excellent learning opportunities, meaningful responsibilities and project work that supports your long‑term growth.
• We look after and reward you — including a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension, wellbeing support, and your birthday off.
• We support our communities — through regular volunteering, fundraising and local initiatives. You will also receive two paid volunteering days each year to support causes you care about.

• Experience supporting executives or senior leaders in a corporate, financial services or regulated environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand business performance and strategic priorities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled at building strong relationships at all levels with high levels of discretion and emotional intelligence.

• Experience in a Building Society, bank or financial mutual.
• Understanding of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting Board or senior leadership governance.

Interviews: There will be two interview stages: Feedback provided regardless of outcome. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.