Executive Assistant
Zurich InsuranceCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills, with a strong ability to support senior executives through effective communication, high-quality presentation creation, and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in utilising advanced IT tools to enhance business operations and maintain confidentiality.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Executive Support ExperienceStakeholder ManagementAdvanced IT SkillsPresentation CreationOrganisational Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide proactive executive support, managing complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and key business priorities
- Act as a trusted point of contact between senior leaders, the CEO Office, and key stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Coordinate and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and communications
- Manage presentation materials and business documentation
- Support the planning and delivery of leadership meetings, Board-related activity, collating actions, minute taking, offsites, and key business events
- Utilise technology and digital tools to improve efficiency and support effective business operations
- Collaborate with the wider EA community to share best practice and drive continuous improvement
- Undertake ad hoc projects and support activities as business needs evolve
- Support with the oversight of the CFO area budget, ensuring alignment with financial targets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence working at senior leadership level
- Advanced IT skills, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
- Experience creating and managing high-quality presentations and executive-level materials
- Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
- A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach, with excellent judgement and attention to detail
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Benefits
Comp & perks- 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
- Annual company bonus
- Income Protection
- Life cover - four times your salary
- Free Car Parking, including electric car charging points
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday
- Three days paid volunteering
- Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Private medical insurance
- Virtual GP appointments
- Free flu jab
- Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners
- Flexible working
- Free fruit on a Weekly basis
- Training and development opportunities
- Volunteering, charitable and community activity opportunities
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Presentation CreationDocument ManagementMinute TakingBudget OversightReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProfessionalismProactive ApproachResilience
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointOutlookWordExcelTeams
Industry Keywords
Corporate EnvironmentExecutive-Level SupportLeadership MeetingsConfidentialityBusiness Operations