Inspired Selection
Senior Executive Assistant
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We are working with a highly respected international not-for-profit publisher and knowledge organisation that is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to lead executive support across a busy C-suite environment. This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a global reach, supporting a CEO and senior leadership team at the heart of strategic decision-making. The role is paying £48,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, and is based at least 2 days per week in the Bristol office.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the executive office while overseeing a team of Executive Assistants.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the CEO's diary, travel and communications
- Leading and developing the EA team
- Coordinating board and executive meetings
- Preparing reports, presentations and briefing materials
- Tracking budgets, objectives and performance measures
- Supporting governance activities and record keeping
- Delivering projects and initiatives on behalf of senior leadership
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Must Haves
- Significant Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders or a CEO
- Previous line management experience
- Excellent diary, travel and stakeholder management skills
- Experience coordinating senior stakeholder meetings and events
- Strong organisation and communication skills - excellent attention to detail
- Confidence handling budgets, reports and confidential information
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
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About You
You are a proactive, highly organised EA who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can juggle competing priorities, build strong relationships at all levels and use sound judgement to solve problems independently. You are equally comfortable managing operational detail and supporting strategic initiatives. If this sounds like you, do get in touch!
Closing date
Friday 24th July
** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.
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