Kind Consultancy is working with a successful Challenger Bank which is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join them in a full-time, permanent role based in their Birmingham office.

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant will provide high-quality, pro-active support to members of the Executive Team, with key responsibilities including:

• Managing multiple diaries with accuracy and judgement, balancing competing priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts
• Ensuring executives are are fully prepared for meetings, with agendas, papers and briefing materials provided in advance where required.
• Monitoring and responding to routine correspondence and enquiries on behalf of Executives, exercising discretion and good judgement.
• Supporting the coordination of Executive Team meetings, workshops and away days, including logistics, materials and follow up actions.
• Tracking actions arising from meetings and supporting timely follow up, ensuring matters progress as expected.
• Maintaining orderly records, filing systems and documentation related to Executive activity.
• Acting as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders engaging with the Executive Team.
• Building effective working relationships across the organisation to support collaboration and smooth day to day operations.
• Liaising confidently with senior leaders, managers and external partners, handling enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of Executive led events, such as leadership sessions, briefings, conferences and off sites.
• Coordinating travel itineraries and logistical arrangements, including accommodation, meeting venues and virtual meeting setup.
• Supporting budget monitoring, cost control and procurement activity for the Executive Team, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices where required.
• Processing expenses accurately and in line with organisational policies.
• Acting with confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.

Our ideal candidate for the Executive Assistant opportunity:

• Has previously supported senior leaders or Executive level teams in a complex organisation
• Is highly organised, proactive and confident in managing multiple priorities and diaries
• Communicates clearly and professionally with senior stakeholders
• Exercises discretion, sound judgement and integrity at all times
• Thrives in a fast paced environment and adapts easily to changing demands
• Works collaboratively and takes pride in delivering high quality support
• Has experience of regulated, corporate or highly governed environments
• Has previously coordinated senior level meetings or leadership events

If you're interested in the Executive Assistant position, you have the necessary skills and experience and you're based in or can commute to Birmingham, please apply with an updated CV today.