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Executive Assistant

50 000 – 50 000 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-siteKidlington
ReedKidlington

About this job

Executive Assistant (11-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (11 Months)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Hours: Flexible between 8:00am-5:00pm and 9:00am-6:00pm

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to two senior executives within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Supporting the Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Staff, you will act as a trusted partner, ensuring their day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive EA who thrives on managing multiple priorities, building strong stakeholder relationships, and providing exceptional executive-level support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level Executive Assistant support to senior leadership.
  • Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated.
  • Oversee inbox management, responding to and escalating communications where appropriate.
  • Coordinate national and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodation, and meeting logistics.
  • Organise and schedule meetings, conferences, and executive events.
  • Prepare, edit and format presentations, reports, correspondence and other business documentation.
  • Create and update PowerPoint presentations for executive-level meetings and business updates.
  • Act as a gatekeeper, managing the flow of information and ensuring executives are fully briefed and prepared.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Provide proactive administrative support, anticipating requirements and resolving issues before they arise.
  • Support wider business initiatives and projects as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Executive Assistant with a proven track record of supporting senior executives within a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Personal Assistant supporting executive-level leaders.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong experience managing complex diaries, inboxes and competing priorities.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Professional, approachable and discreet, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
  • Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to work independently and use initiative.
  • Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and changing priorities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working pattern: changes from week-to-week depending on requirements who you will be supporting
  • Flexible working hours between 8:00am-5:00pm and 9:00am-6:00pm.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Access to excellent on-site facilities.
  • Opportunity to support senior leadership in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant seeking a dynamic and supportive environment on an 11-month contract. If you are looking for a challenging position with significant responsibility and exposure to senior leadership, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.


Market insight

19% above median
42 078 £

Based on 22 150 offers with salary for this country

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