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Join to apply for the Executive Assistant role at BAE Systems19 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Executive Assistant role at BAE SystemsJob title: Executive AssistantLocation: Preston or Frimley We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: Circa 40,000 depending on skills and experienceWhat Youll Be DoingThis is a high level Business Support role, working directly with a Senior Executive or Director, ensuring the efficient management of the Executives office by providing a high quality secretarial and / or administrative serviceRun the Executives office efficiently and effectively, ensuring that the priorities of the Executive are actioned and achievedOrganise and summarise papers and reports, conducting additional research where necessary, to ensure that the Executive is in possession of all relevant background information neededManage all incoming communications (mail, telephone calls and messages); draft responses; redirecting where appropriate to appropriate department; obtaining additional information as necessaryEfficient management of the Executives diary e.g. schedule appointments, travel itineraries and accommodation requirements, ensuring optimum use of the Executives timeUtilise detailed business and organisational awareness to ensure effective engagement with senior executives and external contacts on behalf of the ExecutiveEssentialYour skills and experiences:Substantial experience of providing a secretarial and / or administrative service to Senior Executives.Experience of stakeholder management of internal and external customers, at all levels within an organisation.Excellent IT Skills Advanced knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel). Good working knowledge of relevant company IT systemDesirableBroad knowledge of business streams and functionsDemonstrable experience identifying problems through basic analysis and recommending underlying issues / causesBenefitsAs well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Shared Services EIT TeamOur Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) team delivers reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT services across both our UK and international operations. We play a vital role in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of BAE Systems digital estate. As a central function, EIT supports the entire business by enabling technology-driven solutions that power innovation, efficiency, and resilience across all areas of the organisation. Joining our team means being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking group, committed to delivering high-quality IT services in a complex and evolving environment.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where youll be able to make a real difference. Youll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where youll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 25th July 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 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