Executive Support·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeLeeds, UKNo salary listedIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
GCSEs or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience as an executive or senior administrative assistant, supporting director level or above.
Proven experience managing complex calendars and travel across time zones.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, including compensation and people matters.
Ability to build trusted relationships with executives, employees, sponsors, and partners.
Responsibilities
Manage complex, frequently changing calendars across US and UK time zones.
Prioritize meeting requests and protect focus time based on business priorities.
Schedule internal meetings, board and investor meetings, and sponsor or partner calls.
Prepare agendas, briefing notes, and presentations; take minutes and track action items to completion.
Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, and executive communications.
Screen and prioritize emails and calls, responding on the executive's behalf where appropriate.
Plan domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation, and visas.
Coordinate leadership offsites, site visits, team events, and board meetings, including logistics and budgets.
Process expense reports and invoices, and track budgets for the executive office.
Maintain organized files, contact lists, and document records.
Coordinate with Finance, Human Strategy, Operations, and site teams to move work forward.
Support special projects, including research, data gathering, and tracking progress against deadlines.
Identify ways to improve processes and tools for the executive office.
Desired Qualifications
A degree, HND, or relevant qualification (for example, Level 3 Business Administration), or equivalent experience.
Experience in healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or a start-up environment.
Experience supporting board meetings or investor relations.
Familiarity with expense management, e-signature, and project tracking tools.
SUMMARY As an Executive Assistant you will keep Civia Health's senior leaders organized, prepared and focused on what matters most. You will support [the CEO and 1–2 C-suite leaders], the role manages complex calendars across US and UK time zones, coordinates meetings, travel and events, prepares materials, and acts as a trusted point of contact for internal teams, sponsors and partners. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization, anticipates needs before they're raised, and handles confidential information with discretion. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Calendar & Time Management
Manage complex, frequently changing calendars across US and UK time zones.
Prioritize meeting requests and protect focus time based on business priorities.
Schedule internal meetings, board and investor meetings, and sponsor or partner calls.
Meetings & Communications
Prepare agendas, briefing notes and presentations; take minutes and track action items to completion.
Draft and proofread correspondence, reports and executive communications.
Screen and prioritize emails and calls, responding on the executive's behalf where appropriate.
Travel & Events
Plan domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation and visas.
Coordinate leadership offsites, site visits, team events and board meetings, including logistics and budgets.
Administration & Coordination
Process expense reports and invoices, and track budgets for the executive office.
Maintain organized files, contact lists and document records.
Coordinate with Finance, Human Strategy, Operations and site teams to move work forward.
Special Projects
Support special projects, including research, data gathering and tracking progress against deadlines.
Identify ways to improve processes and tools for the executive office.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
GCSEs (or equivalent).
At least 3 years of experience as an executive or senior administrative assistant, supporting director level or above.
Proven experience managing complex calendars and travel across time zones.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information, including compensation and people matters.
Ability to build trusted relationships with executives, employees, sponsors and partners.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Degree, HND or a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 Business Administration), or equivalent experience.
Experience in healthcare, clinical research, life sciences or a start-up environment.
Experience supporting board meetings or investor relations.
Familiarity with expense management, e-signature and project tracking tools.