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Executive Assistant
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Introduction
Join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of innovation, delivering technology and solutions that help protect people and shape the future. As an Executive Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role supporting a senior leader, helping them stay organised, focused and able to drive key business priorities.
Role Overview
- Location: Farnborough (37 hours per week with occasional travel to other UK sites)
- Package: Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits
- Industry: Defence & Technology
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage a busy and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are balanced and time is used effectively.
- Oversee inbox management, filtering communications and responding with sound judgement where appropriate.
- Coordinate meetings, travel, briefings and events, ensuring every detail is organised to a high standard.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building positive working relationships.
- Support senior leadership by bringing structure, organisation and clarity to a fast-moving environment.
- Represent the leadership team's values through professional, approachable and transparent communication.
- Ensure actions are followed through, deadlines are met and priorities remain on track.
- Provide flexible support across a variety of administrative and business activities as required.
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Main Skills Needed
- Previous experience supporting a senior executive or leadership team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong diary, inbox and workload management skills with excellent prioritisation abilities.
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a dependable approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, approachable style.
- Calm under pressure with strong emotional intelligence and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
- Proactive, adaptable and willing to get involved wherever support is needed.
- Confident using initiative and making informed decisions independently.
What's in It for You
- Competitive benefits package including a matched pension scheme and life assurance.
- Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional holiday.
- Private medical, dental and health cash plan options.
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts covering travel, entertainment, retail and more.
- Opportunities to support local communities through volunteering initiatives.
- An inclusive and collaborative working culture where different perspectives are valued.
- The chance to build your career within an organisation tackling some of the world's most complex and meaningful challenges.
- Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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