Executive Assistant to the Executive General Manager

About the role

YatesGroup is looking for an Executive Assistant to act as the trusted right hand to its Executive General Manager. The role provides proactive executive support across a fast-moving, multi-business environment, working across the Clayton and Bayswater offices and connecting the wider administration network.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex priorities, correspondence, travel and key commitments with discretion and sound judgement
• Coordinate leadership meetings, executive reporting, presentations, events and team operating rhythms
• Ensure actions are followed through and information flows smoothly
• Connect the administration network, improve ways of working and create organised, engaging experiences for leaders and teams

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience supporting a C-suite or senior executive, ideally in a complex, multi-site or multi-business environment
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, anticipating needs and managing competing priorities
• Discretion, integrity and judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Stakeholder management and polished written communication, including executive documents, presentations and correspondence
• Experience coordinating leadership meetings, events, domestic and international travel, suppliers, budgets and logistics
• Calm, adaptable and solutions-focused approach

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to learn contemporary tools, including AI and Copilot

What we offer

• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• Fitness Passport partnership
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave from day one
• Learning, development and career pathways
• Wellbeing Hub access and full EAP support
• Recognition programs