UBT

Executive Assistant

UBT  •  £45k - £50k/yr  •  Farnham, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are recruiting for an Executive Assistant on behalf of a well established business based in Farnham.
As Executive Assistant you will support the Managing Director in day to day operational tasks.

This is a strategic support position requiring initiative, commercial awareness, discretion and operational discipline.

The Managing Director also leads across sales and has a close interest in operational functions, overseeing revenue growth, client relationships, project performance and organisational execution. The successful candidate will provide structured, high-level support across these areas, ensuring priorities are clearly tracked and executed.

Please note- This is an office based role

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted extension of the Managing Director
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, board-level briefings and commercial documentation
  • Support sales pipeline tracking, tender submissions and client engagement preparation
  • Assist in monitoring operational priorities, programme milestones and project performance
  • Identify risks, bottlenecks and competing priorities, implementing solutions proactively
  • Produce accurate and structured meeting minutes, action logs, and follow-up trackers
  • Maintain disciplined documentation systems across business-critical matters
  • Full inbox management and prioritisation
  • Strategic diary oversight aligned to commercial priorities
  • Act as primary gatekeeper, protecting the Managing Director’s time and focus
  • Draft and manage professional correspondence
  • Track actions arising from sales meetings and client engagements
  • Maintain visibility across key actions to ensure disciplined execution
  • Manage select personal arrangements where required
  • Handle sensitive business and personal matters with absolute discretion

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a senior Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or within a Family Office environment
  • Experience supporting founders or senior executives in demanding, high-performance settings
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and strong numerical confidence
  • Exceptional note-taking ability and structured follow-up discipline
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • The ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement
  • Composure and resilience under pressure
  • High attention to detail combined with strategic awareness
  • Cultural fit is critical. This is a high-trust, high-expectation, high-visibility role.

Benefits

  • Salary- £45,000- £50,000
  • Profit related bonus
  • Monday- Friday 07.30am- 16.30pm (Can be flexible)

UBT

About UBT

The Universal Business Team (UBT) is a fast-paced global consulting organisation supporting over 3,000 family businesses across 19 countries.

We provide our customers with an unprecedented range of business advisory, coaching, consulting and training programs to move their business forward.

We also partner with leading brands around the world, leveraging our group buying power to ensure our customers can access products and services at competitive prices.

UBT has a unique value proposition to our customers and our staff in that all profits are invested into a higher purpose - education and charity work.

OneSchool Global is one of the largest progressive independent school networks in the world, with over 100 schools in 21 countries.

Rapid Relief Team provides food and water to emergency services during times of disaster, and supports the homeless and people with disability.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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