325 Executive Support jobs in Slough

• Oversee all aspects of daily office administration and operations.
• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Arrange domestic and international travel for senior management.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence for executives.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Maintain office supplies, equipment, and manage vendor relationships.
• Organise and coordinate company events, meetings, and social gatherings.
• Ensure a tidy, safe, and productive office environment.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and provide administrative support.
• Manage petty cash and process expense reports.

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or Executive Assistant.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and G-Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience in event planning and coordination is a plus.
• Familiarity with office management software and systems.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Relevant administrative qualifications or certifications are beneficial.

Executive Support Manager

Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £24.35 per hour 
Job Ref: OR13331
 
Job Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, modern, and appropriate administrative support to the Council’s Senior Leadership Team through direct support to an Executive Director and line management of two Executive Support Officers.

• Act as a trusted partner and adviser to an Executive Director, aiding in well-informed operational and policy decisions.

• Drive forward and champion the priorities and policy objectives of the Directorate, both within the Directorate and across the organisation.

• Develop strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues across the Council, working strategically to ensure Executive Directors are fully briefed, organised, and equipped for day-to-day management of the organisation.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Chief Executive’s division, including internal communications, policy, and strategic transformation, to support the Senior Leadership Team in modeling best practices and being ambassadors for culture change.

• Support the smooth operation of the Directorate by forward planning agendas, ensuring key actions are followed up, and synthesising and understanding complex information related to the business of the directorate.

• Coordinate and oversee key corporate activity within the Directorate, implementing efficient, organised, and user-friendly processes aligned with the wider organisation.

Person Specifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within the field of Adult Social Care & Health.

• Familiarity with the CQC inspection process is advantageous but not essential.

• Strong understanding of directorate priorities and the ability to plan strategically.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with senior officers and colleagues.

• Ability to act as a trusted partner and adviser to senior leadership.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Proven experience in driving forward policy objectives and supporting culture change initiatives.

 
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Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient, modern and appropriate administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, through direct support to an Executive Director and through line management of two Executive Support Officers.
• Act as trusted a partner and adviser to an Executive Director, supporting them to make well-informed operational and policy decisions.
• Drive forward and champion the priorities and policy objectives of the Directorate, both within the Directorate and across the organisation.
• Develop strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues across the organisation, working strategically to ensure Executive Directors are fully briefed, organised and equipped for day-to-day management of the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Chief Executive's division; internal communications, policy, strategic transformation to support the Senior Leadership Team to model best practice and be ambassadors for culture change.
• Support the smooth operation of the Directorate, utilising strong understanding of directorate priorities to forward plan agendas, ensure key actions are followed up, synthesise and understand complex information relating the business of the directorate.
• Coordinate and oversee key corporate activity within the Directorate, taking responsibility for the implementation of efficient, organised and user friendly processes that are aligned with the wider organisation.

Desirable:

Ideally have experience in the Adult Social Care field and is familiar with CQC inspection process.

Executive Support Manager

Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £24.35 per hour 
Job Ref: OR13331
 
Job Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, modern, and appropriate administrative support to the Council’s Senior Leadership Team through direct support to an Executive Director and line management of two Executive Support Officers.

• Act as a trusted partner and adviser to an Executive Director, aiding in well-informed operational and policy decisions.

• Drive forward and champion the priorities and policy objectives of the Directorate, both within the Directorate and across the organisation.

• Develop strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues across the Council, working strategically to ensure Executive Directors are fully briefed, organised, and equipped for day-to-day management of the organisation.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Chief Executive’s division, including internal communications, policy, and strategic transformation, to support the Senior Leadership Team in modeling best practices and being ambassadors for culture change.

• Support the smooth operation of the Directorate by forward planning agendas, ensuring key actions are followed up, and synthesising and understanding complex information related to the business of the directorate.

• Coordinate and oversee key corporate activity within the Directorate, implementing efficient, organised, and user-friendly processes aligned with the wider organisation.

Person Specifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within the field of Adult Social Care & Health.

• Familiarity with the CQC inspection process is advantageous but not essential.

• Strong understanding of directorate priorities and the ability to plan strategically.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with senior officers and colleagues.

• Ability to act as a trusted partner and adviser to senior leadership.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Proven experience in driving forward policy objectives and supporting culture change initiatives.

 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.   

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Executive Support Manager to lead a first-class executive office and provide high-impact support to the Executive Director of Environment & Communities and their Departmental Management Team (DMT). This strategic role blends executive assistance, people leadership, governance coordination, and project delivery to enable the Directorate to perform at its best.

Act as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, managing a smooth-running and responsive executive office.

Draft and quality-assure high-level correspondence, briefings, reports, and presentations for senior officers, Members, and stakeholders.

Manage diary commitments, ensure timely responses to urgent matters, and maintain oversight of key Directorate priorities.

Line manage a network of Personal Assistants (PAs) supporting three Directors and three Heads of Service.

Provide effective leadership, clear objectives, development planning, performance monitoring, and wellbeing support for 2–4 direct reports.

Foster a collaborative, high-performing PA community with shared standards and best practice.

Coordinate high-level meetings including Cabinet Member briefings, DMT meetings, budget-holder reviews, and cross-departmental governance forums.

Manage agendas, prepare and distribute papers, record decisions and actions, and monitor delivery.

Oversee the production and submission of Cabinet Member Reports, Operational Reports, and Scrutiny Papers, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Present updates to senior internal forums as needed.

Significant experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, complex organisation.

Proven ability to lead and manage people, including performance, development, and wellbeing.

Strong track record in project delivery, from initial scoping through to evaluation.

Excellent verbal and written communication, with experience producing briefings, minutes, and reports for senior audiences.

Politically astute, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of an organisation.

High standards of integrity and discretion, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and sensitive data handling.

Digital proficiency, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and confidence in using digital tools and data platforms.

Relevant qualifications in Business Administration , Executive Support , or equivalent professional experience.

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an Executive Support Team Leader for a Local Authority Client in East London.

In this role you will lead the Executive Support Team to deliver high-quality support to the Corporate Leadership Team and drive service improvements.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the Executive Support Team, setting objectives, monitoring performance and developing staff.
• Deliver high-quality executive support for the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team, including diary, meetings, correspondence and projects.
• Drive service improvements and efficiencies, making best use of technology, processes and resources.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, collaboration and professional service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

• Proven experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced, complex organisation.
• Strong track record of working with senior leaders and stakeholders, including handling sensitive information.
• Experience driving service improvements and implementing new processes or systems.
• Budget management and advanced IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems.

What's on offer:

Salary: 40ph

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

How to apply:

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed).

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We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to our client and be responsible for smooth operations. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will act as a trusted right hand, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be confident, discreet and able to manage multiple priorities with ease.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full PA support to senior leaders, including diary management, meetings and administration.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports and Board papers with accuracy and professionalism.
• Organise meetings and events, managing agendas, venues, catering and materials.
• Arrange UK and international travel, including flights, hotels, transport and visas.
• Process monthly expense reports and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a key liaison with colleagues, Board members and external stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows.
• Deliver high-quality service and support as part of the PA team, including handling calls and document archiving.
• Provide ad hoc support to other departments and take on additional duties as required

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or in a similar high-level administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Confident, professional and able to build strong working relationships.
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, can-do approach and sound decision-making ability.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

Our client has a role for someone who is happy to work on a self-employed basis. The role is a part-time opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant based at a private residence in Ripley, with some flexibility required. You will be supporting an entrepreneur who is a kind, considerate, and engaging gentleman with a wide range of interests. Occasionally, you will also provide support to his wife, who is a company director.

This is an ideal role for someone who is highly motivated, a self-starter and comfortable working independently.

The position is offered on an ongoing contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Your work will involve administration and office management

Preparing online banking, checking invoices, reconciliations, working closely with a team of accountants, ensuring relevant documentation is supplied

Proof reading

Diary management

Travel arrangements

Personal Assistant duties will include

Personal administration, i.e. organising car tax, servicing and MOTs

Health insurance

Social and business engagements

Event planning

Overseeing property management, household maintenance, dealing with contractors, security

Providing support to household staff including the Housekeeper, gardeners and chauffeurs

Researching information, harvesting and sourcing across a wide range of subjects

Paying invoices and online banking

Experience and Skills Requirements:

You will need to operate a Mac and be fully conversant with Apple operating systems whilst having an understanding of Microsoft

You need to be proficient in all forms of social media to include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram with some knowledge of digital marketing could be helpful

Proactive as well as reactive

Able to work on your own initiative

Sound knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word

Substantially computer literate

Trustworthy, honest, loyal and dependable

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Strongly numerate

Good use of English

Organised, multitasker

Problem solver

Patient with a good sense of humour

Clean driving license

Must be a dog lover

Must be a positive, Glass Half Full type of person

It is essential that you are flexible and willing to undertake any task that is presented.  It is a requirement that you may be contacted out of office hours.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.