Executive Assistant

Marleyriskconsultants; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks an Executive Assistant in Cheltenham to provide high-impact support to the senior management team. The role involves managing diaries and travel logistics, coordinating board processes, and drafting executive communications. Candidates should have at least 1 year of EA experience in fast-paced environments, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS 365 tools. This permanent role offers a salary of £30k–£35k.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as an EA supporting C-suite in a fast-paced environment.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage SMT diary, inbox, briefings, and gate-keeping.
• Coordinate governance calendar, board packs, and minutes.
• Own travel logistics and leadership event planning.

Skills

Executive support

Communication skills

MS 365 proficiency

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or EA/Business Administration qualification

Tools

Concur

Job description

Purpose of the Role

Provide high‑impact, proactive executive support that leads the administrative support to the senior management team and improves the speed and quality of decision‑making across the business.

Executive Assistant

Location: Cheltenham  Contract: Permanent  Salary: £30k–£35k

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support & Prioritisation – Manage SMT diary, inbox, briefings, and gate‑keeping.
• Senior Management, Board & Governance – Coordinate governance calendar, board packs, and minutes.
• Meetings, Travel & Events – Own travel logistics and leadership event planning.
• Stakeholder & Communications – Act as first point of contact for partners and draft executive‑ready communications.
• Operations & Special Projects – Support SMT members, budget tracking, and process improvements.
• Information Management & Tooling – Maintain organised archives and dashboards.

Skills & Experience Required

• 1+ years’ experience as an EA supporting C‑suite in a fast‑paced environment (scale‑up, financial services, consulting or similar).
• Superb written and verbal communication; able to draft concise, executive‑ready materials.
• Advanced MS 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) skills.
• Strong judgement, confidentiality, and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Proven mastery of complex diary, international travel, and board meeting cycles.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate needs.

Desirable

• Experience in insurance/financial/legal services or a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with board processes/secretarial requirements, and expense tools (Concur).
• Project coordination/PMO experience; basic financial literacy (budgets, variance).
• Degree or EA/Business Administration qualification; PRINCE2/Agile awareness helpful.

Additional Consideration

Candidates with a Legal background or strong PA experience are highly encouraged to apply, as these skills align well with the governance, confidentiality, and organisational aspects of the role.

Behaviours & Competencies

Strategic thinking – Bias for action – Discretion & integrity – Adaptability and flexibility – Relationship building – Professionalism and poise.