via reed · 9 July 2026 ·2 days ago

Executive Assistant

New Appointments Group
Canterbury Full-time
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Executive Assistant
Location: Canterbury
Salary: Competitive plus benefits

A well-established East Kent organisation is looking for a skilled Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Board Leadership Team managing key administrative and operational tasks while enhancing organisational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Directors' office

  • Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements

  • Deliver high-quality board presentations and reports

  • Manage complex event programmes, ensuring seamless delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

  • Providing project management support

  • Manage financial administration processes, including invoices, expenses, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance

  • Coordinate board and senior leadership meetings, including agenda preparation,

  • documentation, and follow-up actions

  • Support recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless candidate and new starter experience

  • Build strong relationships with internal leadership teams and external stakeholders to support effective communication and collaboration

Essential Requirements:
  • Proven experience at C Suite level supporting Board level Directors and Senior Executives

  • Previous experience working within corporate organisations

  • Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

  • Resilient, hardworking, can demonstrate a "can-do" attitude.

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality

  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

  • Strong analytical or reporting skills

Benefits:
  • Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

  • Good pension scheme

  • On-site parking

Please note: We can only accept applicants who have the full Right to Work in the UK and live within a 45 minute commute.

If interested, please call my direct line and we can discuss this role in more detail. Email:

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