via Indeed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Executive Assistant (Community Investment & Communications)

Bute energy
Cardiff
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Description

The Executive Assistant will provide a full range of administrative support to the Director in their business responsibilities and will also assist with his personal administration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and play a key role in the continued success of an expanding and critical part of the organisation.### Key Responsibilities

  • Organisation of events for Bute Energy e.g. Political Party Conferences, Stakeholder engagement events, Agricultural shows.

  • Coordination of volunteering opportunities for business.

  • Manage merchandise for Bute energy.

  • Extensive calendar and diary management.

  • Creation of presentations, reports and communication materials using the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Supporting in the role out of the business’ objectives.

  • Management of Director’s expenses, and other office related financial aspects such as invoice approvals.

  • Managing internal mailboxes.

  • Issue various contracts/documents for digital signing via DocuSign.

  • Arranging travel, including flights, trains, hotels, restaurants and taxis.

  • Minute taking at team meetings and governance committees/boards.

  • Act as an advocate for the Community Investment \& Communications team, promoting awareness and consistent application of Bute's brand and communication standards across the business and externally i.e. partnerships, events, sponsorships.

  • To support the Community Investment and Communications Director to prepare all necessary reporting to satisfy the needs of the board, investors and committees.

  • To provide administrative assistance to the wider team where necessary.
Key Accountabilities* Maintaining external stakeholder list for events and engagement.
  • Ensuring calendar and diary are up to date.

  • Ensuring travel and accommodation cost bookings provide best value for the business.

  • Management and submission of expenses.

  • Ensuring meeting agendas and briefing packs are prepared in advance.

  • Minute taking at key committee meetings.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge \& Skills

  • Ability to assist with new systems / databases

  • Confidence to deal with high level stakeholders

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to work as part of a team and form good working relationships, internally and externally

  • Ability to prioritise and pre\-empt requirements

  • Proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Excellent telephone manner
Confident, determined and deadline driven.
  • Experience \& Qualifications* Experience in organising events

  • Experience in working with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Previous experience in a PA/EA role supporting Directors

Benefits


  • Hybrid work available.

  • Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.

  • Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

  • Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.

  • Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.

  • Employer pension contributions up to 7%.

  • Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use

  • Life assurance cover and income protection.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.

  • Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.

About Bute Energy

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