Governance and Confidentiality

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion at all times.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and documentation in line with firm processes.
• Ensure documentation is prepared, stored and distributed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality in all interactions and outputs.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, Executive PA or senior administrative role supporting senior leaders or board-level executives.
• Strong diary management skills with the ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
• Experience of coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas, papers and minutes.
• Experience managing travel, expenses and general executive administration.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality documents and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Understanding of administrative and governance processes within a professional services environment.

Desirable

• Experience within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Experience supporting governance or regulatory processes.
• Relevant administrative or business support qualification.
• Experience supporting Board or Committee governance processes.

Interpersonal Skills and Behaviours

• Builds strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders, colleagues and external contacts.
• Highly organised with a proactive and forward-thinking approach.
• Uses sound judgement and demonstrates discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, adapting style to different audiences.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes ownership and accountability, with a solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable

• Confidence in influencing and constructively challenging where appropriate.
• Ability to anticipate needs and identify improvements to ways of working.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team. In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we'll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing date: 24 July 2026

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies - please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

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