Universal Business Team

Management Consulting

ExecutiveAssistant

£45–50k Farnham, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant at Universal Business Team. Skills: Executive support, Operational execution, Client relationships. Act as trusted extension of MD. Prepare reports”

Industry & Context.

Management Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Identify risks; Identify bottlenecks; Identify competing priorities; Implement solutions proactively

Eligibility Requirements

Office based role

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience as senior EA, Experience supporting founders, Advanced Excel proficiency, Exceptional note-taking ability, Commercial awareness, Ability to operate autonomously, Sound judgement, Composure under pressure, Resilience under pressure, High attention to detail, Strategic awareness

Nice to Have

Experience in Chief of Staff role, Experience in Family Office environment

What You'll Do.

Act as trusted extension of MD

Prepare presentations

Prepare board-level briefings

Prepare commercial documentation

Support sales pipeline tracking

Support tender submissions

Support client engagement preparation

Assist in monitoring operational priorities

Assist in monitoring programme milestones

Assist in monitoring project performance

Identify competing priorities

Implement solutions proactively

Produce meeting minutes

Produce follow-up trackers

Maintain documentation systems

Manage correspondence

Track actions from sales meetings

Track actions from client engagements

Maintain visibility across key actions

Ensure disciplined execution

Manage personal arrangements

Handle sensitive business matters

Handle personal matters

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Board-level reporting; Client engagement preparation

Process & Methodology

Programme milestones, Project performance

Full 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 de

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