Executive Assistant at Universal Business Team

Welham Green, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inbox Management, Diary Management, Meeting Coordination, Project Tracking, KPI Tracking, Recruitment Coordination, Onboarding, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Discretion

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant Location: Welham Green, Hertfordshire (Office-Based) Hours: Monday - Friday 07:00am - 16:30pm (Flexibility considered) Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 ( DOE) + company wide bonus Are you the kind of Executive Assistant who thrives on bringing structure to a busy, fast-moving environment? Do you enjoy taking ownership, anticipating needs, and making senior leaders more effective every single day? If this sounds like you, a leading specialist contractor in the refurbishment and fit-out sector is looking for an Executive Assistant to support its senior leadership team during an exciting phase of growth. About the Company This well-established business has built a strong reputation delivering high-quality, end-to-end refurbishment solutions across education and commercial environments. With over two decades of success and ambitious growth plans, they combine stability with a forward-thinking, people-focused culture where initiative and ownership are highly valued. What’s the role about? As Executive Assistant, you’ll become a trusted right hand to senior leaders, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations while contributing to wider business success. Provide proactive support to senior leadership, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities Take full ownership of inbox and diary management, ensuring time is used effectively Coordinate meetings, track actions, and keep key projects moving forward Support cross-functional business activities and internal projects Help maintain organisational structure, reporting, and key performance tracking Key Responsibilities Manage and prioritise complex inboxes, responding on behalf of senior leaders where appropriate Coordinate diaries, ensuring priorities are aligned and deadlines are met Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on key actions Track projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring progress stays on course Produce reports, maintain KPI trackers, and support business performance visibility Assist with recruitment coordination and onboarding processes Provide flexible support across departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations You’re a proactive, detail-oriented EA who takes pride in staying one step ahead. You’ll bring: Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, ideally within an SME environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt quickly Excellent communication skills and confidence acting on behalf of senior stakeholders High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude with the confidence to take initiative Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information What’s in it for you? Impact: A highly visible role where your work directly supports business growth Autonomy: Trust to take ownership and make decisions without constant direction Growth: Opportunity to develop as the business continues to expand Reward: Competitive salary up to £45,000 (Dependant on experience) company-wide bonus scheme, and pension, holiday allowance of 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing on length of service Culture: Supportive, down-to-earth team with regular company events Ready to take the next step? If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and grow alongside a successful, ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. IND25

Responsibilities

Provide proactive administrative support to senior leadership by managing complex diaries and inboxes. Coordinate meetings, track strategic projects, and maintain business performance visibility through KPI reporting.