Executive Assistant
Abbots Care | Full-time
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning priorities into action?
Abbots Care is looking for a highly organised, proactive and trustworthy Executive Assistant to support our CEO and Managing Director. This varied role sits at the heart of the business, combining senior-level executive support with project coordination, Board administration, marketing activity and purposeful innovation.
About Abbots Care
Everything we do starts with people. We provide high-quality domiciliary care that helps individuals live with dignity, independence and choice, while supporting our care workers and colleagues to do their best work. We are a growing, forward-thinking organisation with an 'outstanding' rating from our most recent CQC inspection. We care about the details, support one another and continually seek better ways to serve our customers and communities.
The role
You will help our CEO and Managing Director stay focused on the priorities that make the greatest difference to our people, customers and business. Anticipating needs, creating order and ensuring actions are completed will all be central to your work.
Your responsibilities will include
- Managing complex and changing diaries, meetings, travel and accommodation
- Preparing agendas, briefing papers, reports and presentations
- Supporting inbox management and drafting professional correspondence
- Coordinating projects, actions, timelines, risks and progress updates
- Preparing Board packs and maintaining accurate governance records
- Creating LinkedIn content for the CEO in line with brand guidelines
- Monitoring relevant sector news and providing concise briefings
- Researching suitable AI, digital and productivity tools
- Supporting the introduction of approved systems and new ways of working
About you
You will bring substantial experience in executive support, business administration or another trusted, fast-paced role. You will also have:
- Experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director or equivalent senior leader
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Sound judgement, discretion and confident problem-solving ability
- Experience coordinating projects and tracking actions
- The ability to produce clear, professional papers and simple marketing content
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 and collaboration or productivity tools
- Experience arranging complex travel and itineraries
- A calm, adaptable and positive approach when priorities change
Experience in social care, healthcare or another service-led environment would be advantageous. Confidence supporting technology, AI or new business systems is also highly desirable.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a people-focused care organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders, support important business priorities and help shape practical improvements across the Abbots Care team.
If you are proactive, dependable and motivated by helping people and organisations succeed, we would love to hear from you.
