Executive Assistant to CEO

Essentra; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide proactive administrative and business support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring all aspects of their business lives are organised in a timely, efficient and professional manner whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This role will be directly involved in activities related to running a UK plc business with multiple subsidiaries across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Managing CEO's Schedule & Calendar
• Coordinating Meetings
• Handling Communication On Behalf Of The CEO
• Organizing Travel Arrangements & Itineraries
• Conducting Research & Preparing Reports
• Assisting With Presentation Preparation
• Maintaining Confidentiality & Discretion
• Managing Office Operations & Administrative Tasks
• Liaising With Internal & External Stakeholders
• Monitoring & Responding To Emails
• Handling Expense Reports & Budgeting

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, or similar role supporting C-suite executives
• Previous experience providing EA support in an international business working across multiple time zones would be an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Positive can-do demeanour with a solution focused approach

What we offer:

• Attractive Salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Up to 5% matched pension contribution
• 4x annual salary life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Employee discounts through Edenred
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a hybrid role with expectation of working in our Kidlington head office for GEC and board meetings.

Essentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.

At Essentra we are ideally looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a close team, are passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference. We are always looking to better ourselves and are keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.