Universal Business Team
Management Consulting
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant at Universal Business Team. Skills: Executive support, Operational execution, Client relationships. Act as trusted extension of MD. Prepare reports”
Industry & Context.
Identify risks; Identify bottlenecks; Identify competing priorities; Implement solutions proactively
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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