Executive Support Manager

PEXA

. Work closely with the CEOs and Executive team to coordinate strategic priorities, track progress and maintain momentum .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive support within regulated industries, with strong capabilities in governance, project coordination, and stakeholder management. Proficient in preparing high-level reports and presentations while maintaining confidentiality and managing competing priorities.

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Executive Support ExperienceGovernance ManagementBoard Report PreparationStakeholder ManagementDiary and Event Management

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationReport PreparationPresentation DevelopmentAction ManagementResearch and Summarization

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceAttention to DetailProactive Problem SolvingStrong Written CommunicationAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeScheduling Tools

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryFinancial ServicesFinTechExecutive Team CoordinationConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the CEOs and Executive team to coordinate strategic priorities, track progress and maintain momentum
Prepare strategy papers, Board reports, presentations, briefing packs and external communications
Coordinate UK and Group Board updates and gather accurate information from senior leaders
Manage governance and reporting rhythms for the UK Executive team, including weekly ExCo Huddles and monthly ExCo meetings
Prepare agendas and papers, record decisions and actions, and follow up with owners
Review priorities and ensure actions align with the UK business strategy
Conduct research and prepare summaries for executive discussions and decision-making
Manage strategic diaries and forward planning for Executive team members
Coordinate Board visits, strategy sessions, executive off-sites, leadership development activity and high-profile meetings
Plan domestic and international travel for the Executive team and UK Board Directors
Work with Marketing and Corporate Communications on executive messaging, events and internal communications
Coordinate UK engagement activities including Town Halls, Collaboration Days, Campus Days and company events
Support special projects, change initiatives and business development activity
Manage and develop an Executive Support Assistant
Build relationships across PEXA UK, the wider Group, customers, advisers, government contacts and industry bodies
Maintain accurate records, systems and stakeholder information confidentially
Keep the Executive team prepared, priorities clear, actions moving and the wider business informed and connected

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced executive support professional from within a regulated industry, preferably FS or FinTech
Comfortable working closely with CEOs, Boards or Executive teams
Experience preparing Board or Executive papers, reports, presentations and briefing materials
Strong governance, action-management and project-coordination skills
Ability to challenge priorities constructively and hold senior stakeholders to agreed actions and deadlines
Proactive, self-directed approach and track record of working without close supervision
Ability to anticipate issues, identify gaps and implement practical solutions
Exceptional diary, meeting, travel and event-management skills
Experience managing or mentoring executive support colleagues
Strong written communication and ability to turn complex information into clear, well-structured materials
Excellent stakeholder-management skills
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to remain calm under pressure
Absolute discretion, integrity and sound judgement with commercially sensitive or confidential information
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environment
Strong attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Office and scheduling tools
Willingness/ability to travel to London and Thame, typically around once a month

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four Wellness Days across the year
24/7 personal safety, medical and mental health support through Sonder
£800 Health Flex Pot
Digital GP, mental health and nutrition consultations
Support with eye tests and glasses
PEXA Academy and LinkedIn Learning
Up to five days’ paid study leave each year
Performance-based incentives
PEXA OwnIt Equity Plan for eligible employees
PEXA Impact Awards
£500 employee referral bonus
Discounts through Perkbox and Get Active
Up to 20 weeks’ paid maternity or adoption leave for eligible permanent employees with at least 12 months’ continuous service
Up to four weeks’ paid paternity leave in addition to statutory entitlements
Family grief counselling
Discounted legal services
UK-registered veterinary advice
Hybrid and flexible working
Option to work remotely from an approved country for up to two weeks every six months
Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave each year
Paid Volunteer Day
Company events throughout the year