# Executive Assistant

> Universal Business Team · Welham Green, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-16

**Salary:** GBP 40,000–45,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** HH

## Description

**Job Title:** Executive Assistant

**Location:** Welham Green, Hertfordshire (Office-Based)

**Hours:** Monday - Friday 07:00am - 16:30pm (Flexibility considered)  
**Salary:** £40,000 – £45,000 ( DOE) + company wide bonus

Are you the kind of Executive Assistant who thrives on bringing structure to a busy, fast-moving environment?  
Do you enjoy taking ownership, anticipating needs, and making senior leaders more effective every single day?

If this sounds like you, a leading specialist contractor in the refurbishment and fit-out sector is looking for an Executive Assistant to support its senior leadership team during an exciting phase of growth.

### About the Company

This well-established business has built a strong reputation delivering high-quality, end-to-end refurbishment solutions across education and commercial environments. With over two decades of success and ambitious growth plans, they combine stability with a forward-thinking, people-focused culture where initiative and ownership are highly valued.

### What’s the role about?

As Executive Assistant, you’ll become a trusted right hand to senior leaders, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations while contributing to wider business success.

-   Provide proactive support to senior leadership, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities
-   Take full ownership of inbox and diary management, ensuring time is used effectively
-   Coordinate meetings, track actions, and keep key projects moving forward
-   Support cross-functional business activities and internal projects
-   Help maintain organisational structure, reporting, and key performance tracking

### Key Responsibilities

-   Manage and prioritise complex inboxes, responding on behalf of senior leaders where appropriate[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Coordinate diaries, ensuring priorities are aligned and deadlines are met[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on key actions[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Track projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring progress stays on course[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Produce reports, maintain KPI trackers, and support business performance visibility[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Assist with recruitment coordination and onboarding processes[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Provide flexible support across departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

## Requirements

You’re a proactive, detail-oriented EA who takes pride in staying one step ahead. You’ll bring:

-   Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, ideally within an SME environment[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt quickly[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B021B8FEF-FD7F-4115-80B8-F06F1F1436AB%7D&file=Briefing%20form%202026%20-%20Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20EA.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Excellent communication skills and confidence acting on behalf of senior stakeholders[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B4428CBD0-E744-480E-800B-901CBE564311%7D&file=Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20Executive%20Assistant.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude with the confidence to take initiative[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B021B8FEF-FD7F-4115-80B8-F06F1F1436AB%7D&file=Briefing%20form%202026%20-%20Focus%20Washrooms%20-%20EA.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)
-   Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information

## Benefits

### What’s in it for you?

-   **Impact:** A highly visible role where your work directly supports business growth
-   **Autonomy:** Trust to take ownership and make decisions without constant direction
-   **Growth:** Opportunity to develop as the business continues to expand
-   **Reward:** Competitive salary up to £45,000 (Dependant on experience) company-wide bonus scheme, and pension, holiday allowance of 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing on length of service
-   **Culture:** Supportive, down-to-earth team with regular company events

### Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and grow alongside a successful, ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

IND25

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