Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:
Executive Assistant
Main purpose of the job
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, organisational and coordination support to the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team and Business Office. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective planning and coordination of leadership activities, governance forums, executive meetings, travel, events, internal communications and day-to-day business administration.
The Executive Assistant plays a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the Business Office by managing priorities, coordinating leadership governance activities, preparing executive documentation and ensuring actions are effectively tracked and followed through. Acting as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, the role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
Working within a fast-paced global automotive manufacturing environment, the Executive Assistant builds effective relationships across the organisation, supports the delivery of business priorities, and consistently maintains the highest standards of confidentiality, service and professionalism.
Main missions and results
- Provide proactive support to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Business Office.
- Manage complex and frequently changing executive calendars, ensuring effective prioritisation of time and commitments.
- Coordinate the Senior Leadership Team governance cadence, ensuring meetings are effectively planned, actions are tracked, and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, minutes, decision logs and action trackers, ensuring robust documentation and follow-through of agreed actions.
- Manage incoming communications, identifying priorities and ensuring timely responses and follow-up.
- Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders engaging with the CEO.
- Assist with the preparation of executive presentations for the Board, Shareholder and Customers.
- Track key deliverables and milestones arising from executive reviews and business plans.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including complex itineraries.
- Organise executive meetings, leadership conferences, customer visits and company events.
- Manage hospitality arrangements and executive logistics.
- Develop and coordinate internal communications across company channels, including the SharePoint intranet and internal newsletters, working with key stakeholders to support clear and consistent messaging.
- Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
- Ensure compliance with company policies relating to confidentiality, data protection and information security.
Preferred skills and experience
Essential
- Experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably a CEO or Senior Leadership Team.
- Strong diary, meeting and travel management skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint).
- Experience preparing agendas, minutes, presentations and executive communications.
- Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast paced environment.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Desirable
- Experience supporting Board or Leadership Team activities.
- Experience coordinating conferences and events.
- Knowledge of corporate governance processes and executive reporting.
- Experience creating internal communications and newsletter content.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised, proactive and dependable.
- Professional, discreet and trustworthy.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Positive, resilient, adaptable, and solutions oriented.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
Internal closing date: Thursday, 6th August 2026. Please note if you apply after this date that you may still be progressed, but depending on the volume of applications we are unable to guarantee the ability to accommodate.
Artifex Interior Systems Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to eliminating discrimination and fostering an inclusive culture for all. Our aim is that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society, that they feel respected and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our colleagues is recognised.
Internal Mobility
We are always keen to support the development and progression of our existing employees. To help ensure a smooth process end-to-end, please make your line manager aware of any roles you apply for internally. In any case, line management will be informed by HR/Recruitment as part of the recruitment process, so early discussion is encouraged wherever possible.
Interested?
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details.
If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
