Executive Assistant - Robert Walters : Job Details

Executive Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)

Keywords: Executive support, confidential assistance, organisational excellence, stakeholder engagement, flexible working, training & development, well-being benefits

Our client are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join their team in Milton Keynes and play a pivotal role in supporting Executive Directors. This is a high-profile position at the very heart of the business, where your organisational expertise, discretion, and proactive approach will ensure leadership can focus on strategic priorities.

From managing complex diaries and travel logistics to coordinating high-level meetings and stakeholder events, you'll act as a trusted partner to the Executive team. In return, you'll enjoy extensive training, generous annual leave, flexible working options, and a range of well-being benefits designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

What you'll do:

As Executive Assistant, you'll provide seamless, dependable support to Executive Directors, ensuring operations run smoothly day to day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing diaries, emails, and communications with discretion and accuracy
• Preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, and following up on actions
• Organising national and international travel, including detailed itineraries
• Coordinating stakeholder visits and key corporate events
• Handling confidential correspondence and sensitive information
• Building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners
• Processing expenses and invoices with meticulous attention to detail
• Anticipating needs and providing proactive solutions before challenges arise

What you'll bring:

We're looking for someone with proven experience supporting senior leaders or board-level executives in a fast-paced environment.

• A track record of delivering confidential, high-level administrative support
• Exceptional diary, travel, and event management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Absolute discretion when handling sensitive information
• Outstanding organisational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR systems
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
• High attention to detail and a calm, professional presence under pressure

Ready to apply?

If you're excited by the opportunity to make a real impact as an Executive Assistant at the highest level of our clients organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates