An Executive Assistant is required to work for a leading defence company at their Frimley site, this role is working directly with one Senior Executive to provide full Confidential/Executive Assistant support, and may be required to provide specific administrative support to the Executive''s team The jobholder will possess strong communication skills including the ability to handle confidential, difficult or sensitive information/ situations with diplomacy, discretion and sensitivity. Key duties will involve; - Provide efficient, responsive, and confidential Executive Assistant support to a Senior Executive, ensuring that the priorities of the Executive are actioned and achieved. - Organise and summarise papers and reports, conducting additional research where necessary, to ensure that the Executive is in possession of all relevant background information needed. - Manage all incoming communications (mail, telephone calls and messages); draft responses; redirecting where appropriate; obtaining additional information as necessary. - Ensure efficient management of the Executive s diary. E.g. schedule appointments, travel itineraries and accommodation requirements, ensuring optimum use of the Executive s time. - Utilise detailed business and organisational awareness to ensure effective engagement with senior executives and external contacts on behalf of the Executive. - Will be required to manage and process the Executives expenses/invoices. Including budget management w