Executive Assistant – CFO Financial Control

Santander

. Provide full diary and calendar management for the Executive, proactively prioritising time, resolving conflicts and coordinating meetings across stakeholders, locations and time zones .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,452 - £53,178 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in diary and calendar management, travel coordination, and stakeholder communication while maintaining confidentiality and compliance in a corporate environment. Excels in organizing complex meetings and events, managing documentation, and supporting senior executives effectively.

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Executive Assistant ExperienceDiary ManagementTravel CoordinationStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft Outlook Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Diary ManagementTravel CoordinationDocumentation ManagementGovernance ManagementMeeting CoordinationPresentation PreparationReport PreparationExpense ManagementDeadline ManagementVisa Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Corporate EnvironmentC-Suite SupportFinancial ServicesRegulated Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide full diary and calendar management for the Executive, proactively prioritising time, resolving conflicts and coordinating meetings across stakeholders, locations and time zones
Provide dedicated diary, meeting and travel support to a designated Director, including preparation of presentations, reports and meeting materials
Ensure agendas, briefing packs and supporting documentation are available
Track actions from leadership meetings and follow up on commitments
Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, visas and itineraries, managing changes and disruptions while remaining compliant with company policy
Coordinate leadership offsites, town halls, team events and strategic workshops
Act as a trusted point of contact for senior leaders, CEO Office colleagues, Group teams and external partners
Handle confidential information with discretion
Manage expenses, records, documentation and governance deadlines accurately and within agreed timescales
Provide leave and absence cover across the wider leadership support team
Collaborate with the Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant community to promote consistent ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience providing Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant support to senior executives in a complex corporate environment (Required)
Proven experience managing highly complex diaries, competing priorities and senior stakeholder requirements (Required)
Experience supporting Executive Committee, C-Suite or Board-level leaders and/or working within financial services, banking or a regulated environment (Preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Word (Required)
Experience coordinating domestic and international meetings, travel, accommodation, visas and itineraries (Required)
Solid administration and governance capability, including expenses, records, documentation and deadline management (Required)
Good organisational and planning skills with exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to remain effective under pressure (Required)
Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building capability (Required)
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and handle confidential information with discretion (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring
Wellbeing support through wellbeing partners, wellbeing apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support
Enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support
Volunteering opportunities
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore Santander’s international network
Hybrid working pattern