ASSYSTEM
Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant – Strategic Support for Senior Leadership
About Assystem
Assystem is an international company with one mission: to accelerate the energy transition around the world.
Every day, our 6,500 committed professionals across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) work to create solutions that connect societies to a low-carbon energy future.
With 55+ years’ experience in regulated sectors—ranked #2 globally for nuclear engineering—we deliver engineering, project management, and digital solutions that optimize complex infrastructure projects across their lifecycle.
At Assystem, we believe in collective action to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
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The Role
We are seeking an Exceptional Executive Assistant (EA) to provide strategic and operational support to Director-level leadership within a fast-paced, high-impact organisation.
This role is ideal for a highly capable EA who operates as an instinctive trusted partner, anticipating leadership needs to enable efficient decision-making and seamless execution of priorities—so Directors can focus on delivering global energy and infrastructure programmes that drive the low-carbon transition.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Executive Support: Deliver high-level support to Directors, managing complex and evolving priorities with precision.
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Diary & Stakeholder Management: Maintain a structured strategic calendar, aligning leadership schedules with business objectives.
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Intelligence & Documentation: Prepare high-impact briefings, reports, and presentations for critical senior meetings.
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Leadership Coordination:
- Facilitate cross-directorate leadership meetings and governance activities.
- Track action points, follow-ups, and ensure accountability across leadership teams.
- Act as a professional bridge between Directors, senior stakeholders, and external partners.
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Confidential & Strategic Planning: Manage sensitive communications discreetly, while supporting complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
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Process & Efficiency Leadership: Identify opportunities to enhance administrative workflows and operational efficiencies.
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Time & Communication Gatekeeping:
- Prioritise and delegate emails and communications on behalf of Directors where needed.
- Safeguard Directors’ focus by ensuring time is allocated to strategic priorities only.
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Event Coordination: Organise leadership events, workshops, and offsite meetings—including travel logistics and itineraries.
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International Engagement:
- Support occasional UK travel for leadership meetings or events.
What We’re Looking For
Core Requirements
- Director/Executive Level Experience: Proven track record in Executive Assistant roles supporting senior management is essential.
- Commercial Acumen: Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
- Organizational & Prioritization Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multi-layered workloads efficiently.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Confident communicator, adept at liaising fluently with executive leaders and diverse partners.
- Professionalism Under Pressure: Discretion, judgment, and adaptability in fast-moving environments.
- Tech Proficiency: Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (and any related software critical to senior roles).
Values & Soft Skills
- Trust & Reliability: The ideal candidate is opportunistic, anticipatory, and capable of handling confidential information with exceptional discretion.
- Resilience & Pace: Thrive in high-tempo settings; able to execute under tight deadlines.
- Innovative Mindset: Empowered to suggest process improvements that enhance efficiency and leadership effectiveness.
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Why Choose Assystem?
Impact & Purpose
- Shape nationally and globally significant projects at the heart of the energy transition, defence, and infrastructure sectors.
- Your contributions will reverberate through complex technologies—supporting systems that secure a sustainable future.
Career Development
- Clear progression pathways with continuous learning opportunities.
- Visionary investment in your skills to grow alongside Assystem’s exceptional mission.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave with a buy-and-sell system for greater work-life balance.
- Fuel your ambition while being part of a diverse, dynamic workforce dedicated to BOLD progress.
“At Assystem, skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are what matter.
Security Requirements
UK-Limited Role
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance, unencumbered by caveats.
- Nationality: This role is open primarily to:
- UK nationals only.
- In MeD-approved cases, dual nationals from non-ITAR countries.
Notice to Candidates: The role’s security-related responsibilities mean we will conduct a thorough due diligence process to fulfil compliance obligations.
Equality & Inclusion
Assystem is tirelessly committed to diversity, fostering a culture where all backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are valued equally. We welcome candidates who are excited to contribute their uniqueness and steer us towards innovative success.
Job Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Division: Support Functions
- Sector: Defence, Energy & Critical Infrastructure
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