Executive Assistant

Proxima, part of the global leader Bain & Company is a well-established management consulting firm specialising in procurement. We’re looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to join our Leeds team and play a key role in supporting senior leaders and contribute to a collaborative environment.

• Provide executive and administrative support to Senior Vice Presidents across our European and UK offices

• Oversee diary management: schedule, organise, and arrange meetings and business commitments, including follow-up actions

• Liaise extensively with internal teams and external business contacts

• Arranging both international and domestic travel

• Support other Executive Assistants, including holiday cover

• Provide receptionist cover as needed: answer telephones, greet clients and visitors, manage catering for meetings, and handle room bookings

• Ensure all expenses are claimed monthly

• Assist other areas of the business as/when required

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks

• High attention to detail; accurate and quality conscious

• Discretion in handling confidential matters

• Fast-paced, efficient, and flexible approach

• Self-motivated with a positive “can do” attitude

• Open communicator with the ability to work on own initiative

• Fluent spoken and written English

• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Flexibility to travel as/when required (sometimes at short notice)

• Competitive salary and market-leading benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Flexible hybrid working, including a requirement to work from our Leeds office two days per week

• A supportive, friendly environment with a global network

• Commitment to well-being and social responsibility

• Opportunities to join a wide range of company committees