Executive Assistant to Group CEO

  • Full-time
  • Department: HR & People

Company Description

For 35 years, we have been helping companies grow. It is a path that we know well. When Radius started its business in 1990, it was running a successful fuel SME in the North West of England. Today, we are a global business services company operating in 19 countries on five continents.

Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to market changes and take advantage of the opportunities that come with them.

We differentiate ourselves by our ability to provide SMBs with fleet and connectivity products and services in a single solution, as well as customised solutions for enterprise-level businesses.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Group CEO.

This is a high-profile role at the heart of the business, providing comprehensive and proactive support across diary and inbox management, travel, events and confidential project work.

We will be happy to welcome you to our Campus HQ Crewe, with core working hours of Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. Given the seniority of the role, some flexibility to provide support outside core hours will be required.

Your daily responsibilities will be...

  • Managing the Group CEO’s diary end to end, prioritising competing demands and proactively managing the influx of requests from across the business.
  • Managing the Group CEO’s inbox, screening and triaging correspondence and acting as a trusted first point of contact.
  • Preparing the CEO pack and other board and executive materials, often at short notice and to tight deadlines.
  • Arranging and coordinating UK and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
  • Organising offsites, events and business meetings end to end, including venues, logistics and attendees.
  • Attending business meetings to capture actions and maintain an informed view of activity across the business.
  • Handling a high volume of highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion and sound judgement.
  • Building effective relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally, always representing the Group CEO’S office professionally.
  • Providing flexible support outside core hours where required, including occasional evening and weekend responsiveness.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience as an Executive Assistant at CEO or board level, ideally gained within a large corporate environment.
  • Degree-level education and/or relevant professional qualifications, with the intellect to operate confidently at the most senior level.
  • A mature, professional approach, with the gravitas and behaviours appropriate to supporting a Group CEO.
  • Exceptional diary and inbox management skills.
  • Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex, high-volume and constantly changing workload.
  • Well versed in travel planning and logistics, including international travel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Absolute discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
  • Flexibility and willingness to provide support outside core hours when the role requires it.
  • Highly self-motivated, proactive and calm under pressure.

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers. 
  • A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative
  • A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one. 
  • A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Employee Fuel Card
  • Retail Discounts
  • Health and Wellbeing support services

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

  • Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
  • Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
  • Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
  • Women-focused gym & female health events
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
  • Race at Work Charter signatory
  • Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (5 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
  • Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
  • Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team directly.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.

 

Please contact our Director of Talent Acquisition - Joe Harris - [email protected] for further information

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

  • Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
  • Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
  • Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
  • Women-focused gym & female health events
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
  • Race at Work Charter signatory
  • Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (5 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
  • Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
  • Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team directly.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.

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