Executive Assistant
Bridewell
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Manage complex calendars for five Board Directors, ensuring optimal use of their time.
- Schedule and coordinate Board and leadership meetings, offsite and key events.
- Prepare, collate and distribute meeting agendas, board packs and briefing materials.
- Take accurate minutes and track action items to completion.
- Act as a central point of contact between the Board, Senior Leadership and external stakeholders.
- Manage high-volume email correspondence on behalf of Directors, prioritising and flagging urgent matters.
- Arrange national and international travel, accommodation and itineraries.
- Process expenses promptly and accurately.
- Support Directors with preparation of presentations, reports and proposals.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple departments.
- Handle sensitive business, financial, and personnel information with absolute discretion.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity and represent the Board with professionalism at all times.
- Be an advocate for the Bridewell values.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting C-Suite/Board Directors.
- Exceptional diary management, prioritisation and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and virtual meeting tools.
- Proven ability to manage highly confidential matters.
- Able to remain calm and effective in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.
- Skilled relationship builder.
- Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs rather than reacts to them.
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options and an increase based on length of service
- Company Pension
- Employee Shareholder Scheme
- Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service
- Family Leave – After 1 year of service
- Enhanced Maternity based on length of service
- Dedicated Training Budget
- Life Assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vison care)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
diary managementcalendar managementminute takingexpense processingreport preparationpresentation preparationagenda preparationaction item trackingcross-functional coordinationconfidential information handling
Soft Skills
attention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingproblem solvingprioritizationdiscretionprofessionalismcalm under pressureproactivity