Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in Kent, UK at Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Executive Assistant (3–6 Month Contract) Confidential Opportunity | Predominantly Remote We are working on behalf of a confidential client to appoint an experienced Executive Assistant for an initial 3–6 month contract . This is an opportunity to join a high-performing organisation during a significant period of strategic change. You’ll become a trusted partner to a small group of senior executives, providing first-class executive support while helping to coordinate a number of business-critical initiatives.
This role is predominantly remote, although there will be an expectation to attend the office 1–2 days per week as required.
The Role This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant position. You’ll be instrumental in keeping multiple work streams moving, managing complex priorities and ensuring senior leaders have the support they need during a fast-paced and confidential programme of work. You’ll naturally bring structure, organisation and calm to an evolving environment, acting as the central point of coordination across several senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Providing seamless executive support to a small group of senior leaders. Managing project plans, meetings and changing priorities. Coordinating confidential documentation, meetings and communications. Preparing reports, presentations and meeting papers. Tracking actions and ensuring deliverables remain on schedule. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion. Anticipating challenges and proactively identifying solutions. Acting as a trusted partner throughout a period of significant organisational change.
About You We’re looking for a proven Executive Assistant who thrives in fast-paced, commercially driven environments and is comfortable working with sensitive and highly confidential information. You’ll bring:
Significant experience supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders. Previous experience supporting business transformation, corporate transactions, private equity-backed organisations or other strategic programmes would be highly advantageous. The ability to work autonomously with minimal direction. Exceptional organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple competing priorities. Strong commercial awareness and outstanding attention to detail. Absolute discretion, professionalism and integrity. The Details Initial 3–6 month contract .
Predominantly remote with occasional office attendance (typically 1–2 days per week ). Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information will be shared with shortlisted candidates following an initial conversation.
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Location: Kent, UK
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