Executive Assistant to CEO

Neptune; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business is seeking an organized and energetic Executive Assistant to support the CEO during a maternity cover. This role involves managing business and personal administration, coordinating projects, and creating internal communications. The ideal candidate will excel in time management and interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and various benefits including enhanced parental pay and wellness programs. Join us in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Life Assurance

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Training Workshops

Qualifications

• Experience managing business and personal administration duties.
• Ability to coordinate and support cross-departmental projects.
• Excellent minute-taking and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage travel arrangements and diary for the CEO.
• Support cross-departmental projects to improve efficiency.
• Create internal communications for team engagement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Almost 30 years ago, two friends began with a simple vision, building a business from a Wiltshire barn. That same vision still guides us today. Through dedication, care, and the strength of a talented team, Neptune has grown into a multi-faceted, vertically integrated business. Our purpose is to bring beauty and happiness to homes and gardens.

Executive Assistant Role

With our ongoing growth, we're seeking a driven, energetic, and organised Executive Assistant to become a trusted support to our Chief Executive Officer during a maternity cover period (12 month duration).

Responsibilities

• Expertly managing business and personal administration duties including travel arrangements, diary and meeting management and preparation
• Coordinating and supporting on cross-departmental projects to improve efficiency and meet business objectives
• Attending forums and events; minute taking and undertaking follow-up including progressing agreed actions with owners
• Building strong respect driven working relationships with the CEO's direct reports and supporting the completion of team and individual tasks
• Supporting the coordination of wider company engagement sessions, including company conference and partner days
• Creating internal communications, ensuring all areas of the wider business are engaged and aware of current and future communications

What Benefits We Can Offer You

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous new item and factory outlet discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
• Perkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts Portal
• Your birthday day off
• Two paid volunteer days a year
• Day off if you become a Grandparent
• A week off to celebrate a life event
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long service holiday allowance increase
• Training Workshops

Across all locations, we stay united by our company values: Do The Right Thing, Do It Together, Aim High and Keep It Real.

We are a growing business that encourages our people to grow with us. Neptune's goal is to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all of our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone's voices are heard.