Executive Assistant
Hersham (Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office)
37 hours per week (Part-time hours of 27+ per week considered)
Competitive Salary + Private Healthcare + Annual Bonus
The Opportunity
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of its operations.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a varied and highly visible role that combines executive support, office management, facilities oversight, health & safety coordination, compliance support, supplier management, and sustainability initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, organised professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring business operations run efficiently and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative and personal assistance to the CEO
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the office environment
- Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers
- Monitor office expenditure and support budget management
- Coordinate workplace Health & Safety activities and ensure compliance with relevant requirements
- Arrange and monitor office audits, inspections, and testing programmes, including fire safety and PAT testing
- Support the management and mitigation of workplace risks
- Lead the coordination of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives
- Monitor sustainability performance and assist with environmental reporting
- Complete supplier assessments and support responses to client questionnaires and compliance requests
- Work closely with Risk & Compliance teams to maintain business standards and certifications
- Coordinate business insurance renewals and related administration
- Review and maintain company policies and procedures
- Coordinate First Aiders, Fire Marshals, and Mental Health First Aiders
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers
- Support a culture of continuous improvement across the business
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Previous experience within an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Business Support Manager, Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, or similar position
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing suppliers and external contracts
- Health & Safety administration experience
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Experience reviewing and implementing policies and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
Desirable
- ESG or sustainability reporting experience
- Knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001 and/or 27001)
- Procurement and supplier due diligence experience
- Risk & Compliance exposure
- Knowledge of regulated or professional services environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave
- Life insurance
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business operations
If you're a highly organised Executive Assistant looking for a broad and rewarding role with genuine responsibility and exposure across the business, we'd love to hear from you.