Executive Assistant

About us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients communities and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

The Executive Assistant provides high-quality proactive support to members of the Executive Board enabling them tooperateeffectively and focus on delivering the firms strategicobjectives.

This is a highly visible and trusted role acting as a central coordination point for Executive Board activity. The role requires strong organisational capability soundjudgementand discretion alongside the ability toanticipateneeds manage competing priorities and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of executive activity.

The role can be based in any of our six offices (Bath Birmingham Cambridge Leeds London or Manchester) and hybrid working will be available.

Reasons to apply

• To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Executive Support

• Provide comprehensive proactive Executive Assistant support to members of the Executive Board ensuring their time and priorities are effectively managed.
• Manage complex andfrequentlychanging diaries optimisingschedulingand resolving conflicts to maximise efficiency.
• Plan aheadtoanticipateupcoming demandsdeadlinesand potential issues ensuring priorities are coordinated.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings including schedulinglogistics agendapreparationand circulation of papers.
• Support meetings throughaccurateminute-takingmaintainingaction logs and ensuring clear follow-up communication.
• Monitor and track actions arising from meetings ensuringtimelydelivery by relevant stakeholders.
• Arrange travel accommodation and itineraries ensuring seamlesslogisticsand value for money.
• Prepare draft and review correspondence presentationsreportsand briefing papers to a high standard.
• Support the preparation and coordination of BoardCommitteeand leadership meeting documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact for Executive Board members building effective relationships across the firm and with external stakeholders.

Governance and Confidentiality

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion at all times.
• Maintainaccuraterecords filing systems and documentation in line with firm processes.
• Ensure documentation is preparedstoredand distributedin accordance withorganisational policies and procedures.
• Upholdhigh standardsof professionalism integrity and confidentiality in all interactions and outputs.

Essential

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant Executive PA or senior administrative role supporting senior leaders or board-level executives.
• Strong diary management skills with the ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
• Experience of coordinating meetings including preparing agendaspapersand minutes.
• Experience managing travelexpensesand general executive administration.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality documents and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook Word PowerPoint Teams).
• Understanding of administrative and governance processes within a professional services environment.

Desirable

• Experience within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Experience supporting governance or regulatory processes.
• Relevant administrative or business support qualification.
• Experience supporting Board or Committee governance processes.

Interpersonal Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Builds strong credible relationships with senior stakeholderscolleaguesand external contacts.

• Highly organised with a proactive and forward-thinking approach.

• Uses sound judgement anddemonstratesdiscretion when handling sensitive matters.

• Communicates clearly and professionally adapting style to different audiences.

• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

• Takes ownership and accountability with a solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable

• Confidence in influencing and constructively challenging whereappropriate.

• Ability toanticipateneeds andidentifyimprovements to ways of working.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter the Race Fairness Commitment and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment some recruitment situations such as high-peak times we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens well still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format please contact our recruitment team at or .

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing date: 24 July 2026

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

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