Join us at Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality.
We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.
Job DescriptionWe're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to become a trusted strategic partner to a member of our Executive Team. You'll play a pivotal part in driving business priorities forward, managing complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring strategic initiatives maintain momentum across the business.
Working closely with Executive members, senior leaders, fellow Executive Assistants and support teams, you'll act as an extension of the executive, enabling effective decision-making, driving accountability and helping deliver successful business outcomes. You'll also line manage a Team Assistant, supporting the wider function to operate efficiently and effectively.
QualificationsIn your role as Executive Assistant, you will:
Partner closely with an Executive team to manage priorities, actions and business outcomes
Drive progression of key strategic initiatives, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered against agreed timelines
Anticipate challenges, identify risks and proactively resolve issues before they escalate
Maintain visibility of strategic projects, surfacing blockers and driving momentum across multiple workstreams
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
Take ownership of projects and initiatives within the Executive Board member's area of responsibility
Prepare high-quality board and committee papers, presentations, briefings and executive communications
Support end-to-end governance processes, including agendas, actions, deadlines and meeting preparation
Manage requests and communications on behalf of the Executive Board member, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated
Create strong cross-functional relationships to bring together the right people and drive business activity forward
Line manage and develop a Team Assistant, ensuring effective support is provided across the wider leadership team
Manage complex diaries, travel arrangements and logistics in a way that maximises executive effectiveness
Ensure meetings are well prepared, outcome-focused and aligned to business priorities
Act as a professional ambassador for the Executive Board member across the business
Coordinate complex communication flows between Executive Board members, Leadership Group members and external stakeholders
Champion efficient, coordinated and technology-enabled ways of working
Collaborate closely with the Executive Assistant and support network to promote best practice, consistency and continuous improvement across the business
What you'll bring
Significant experience supporting senior executives or board-level leaders in a complex organisation
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at senior levels
Strong strategic planning and prioritisation capabilities
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
Sound judgement, discretion and experience handling confidential information
Experience managing projects, actions and governance activities from initiation through to completion
Previous people management or coaching experience would be advantageous
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Additional InformationWe're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why…
Competitive salary and pension contribution
Career development, apprenticeships and accredited training opportunities
33% discount across Greene King brands for you and 15% for your loved ones
50% discount for you and 25% for your loved ones at Greene King Inns
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
£1,500 employee referral scheme
Wagestream financial wellbeing platform
Retail, travel and leisure discounts through our benefits platform
Skills Required
- Significant experience supporting senior executives or board-level leaders in a complex organization
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong strategic planning and prioritization capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level materials
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Sound judgment, discretion, and experience handling confidential information
- Experience managing projects, actions, and governance activities from initiation through completion
- Previous people management or coaching experience
What We Do
Greene King is the United Kingdom's leading pub retailer and brewer, operating a network of approximately 2,700 pubs, restaurants, and hotels across England, Wales, and Scotland. With over 200 years of heritage, the company focuses on delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and brewing renowned ales at its historic breweries in Bury St Edmunds and Dunbar.
