We are partnering with a high-growth, FCA-regulated financial-services business that is scaling its leadership infrastructure to support the next phase of growth. The organisation operates with institutional discipline, strong governance and a fast-paced, entrepreneurial mindset. As part of this evolution, the business is appointing an Executive Assistant / Executive Support Manager to work in close partnership with the Executive Chairman and senior leadership team. This is a critical, high-trust role at the centre of executive operations, offering exposure to board-level activity and strategic decision-making. To be successful in this role you will need to have good minute taking and follow-up action experience (ideally to board / exec level)

The RoleThis position provides senior-level executive support to the Executive Chairman (approximately 70% focus), alongside broader support to the Executive Team (approximately 30%). The successful candidate will act as a gatekeeper, coordinator and enabler—bringing structure, pace and accountability to executive priorities.
The role requires discretion, confidence and sound judgement, with the ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Strategic Support
*Proactive diary management for the Executive Chairman, balancing complex and competing priorities
*Full coordination of travel arrangements, itineraries and logistics
*Preparation of agendas, briefing papers and executive correspondence
*Minute-taking, action tracking and follow-up to ensure delivery against agreed outcomes
Secretariat & Governance
*Acting on behalf of the Executive Chairman to follow up executive actions and commitments
*Engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, maintaining authority and professionalism
*Supporting board and senior leadership processes with precision and confidentiality
Reporting, Analysis & Executive Packs
*Producing high-quality reports for executive and board consumption
*Creating professional presentation packs using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
*Analysing and consolidating data to support informed executive decision-making

Candidate Profile*Demonstrable experience supporting senior executives within financial services, fintech or similarly regulated environments
*Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable handling sensitive information
*Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to operate at C-suite and board level
*Ideally have experience in Microsoft products (Excel / PowerPoint)
*Pragmatic, delivery-focused and able to work with minimal supervision

Why This RoleThis is a rare opportunity to step into a true executive partnership role within a growing financial-services organisation. The position offers meaningful responsibility, visibility at the highest level of the business and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how the executive function operates as the company continues to scale.


Compensation
*Excellent basic salary offered on merit
*Discretionary Yearly Bonus
*Pension
*36 days holiday (inclusive of UK bank holidays)
*Life insurance
*Health insurance