Executive Assistant | S2 | CFO Internal Mobility

Executive Assistant | S2 | CFO | London | Internal Mobility

Country:
United Kingdom

Santander () is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation
, and our people are at the heart of this journey.
Together
, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation
, and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift.
It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference
.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper
. We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander UK is looking for a Executive Assistant based out of London
, Triton Square.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, proactive and highly professional executive support to a senior Financial Executive who reports directly to the UK CEO, ensuring effective management of priorities, time, travel and stakeholder engagement.

The Executive Assistant acts as a trusted partner, managing complex and sensitive activities with discretion, efficiency and sound judgement. The role also provides leave and absence cover for the Personal Assistants supporting other Directors within the function, ensuring continuity of support across the leadership team.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Provide full diary and calendar management for the Executive, ensuring effective prioritisation of time and alignment with strategic objectives.

• Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholder groups, locations and time zones.

• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively recommend solutions.

• Manage inboxes where required, ensuring prompt action and escalation of key matters.

• Ensure meeting agendas, briefing packs, presentations and supporting documentation are available to the Executive.

• Track actions and follow up on commitments arising from leadership meetings.

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive.

• Provide dedicated diary, meeting and travel management support to a designated Director reporting into the Executive.

• Coordinate leadership meetings, team activities and stakeholder engagements.

• Support the Director with preparation of presentations, reports and meeting materials.

• Maintain effective communication and coordination between the Director and wider leadership teams.

• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, visas and itineraries as required.

• Ensure travel arrangements are cost effective, compliant with company policy and aligned to business priorities.

• Manage travel changes and disruptions with minimal impact to executives.

• Coordinate leadership offsites, town halls, team events and strategic workshops.

• Build great and credible relationships with senior leaders, Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and key stakeholders across the organisation.

• Liaise effectively with CEO Office colleagues, Group teams and external partners.

• Exercise discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and commercially sensitive information.

• Represent the Executive's office in a professional and positive manner.

• Manage expenses and associated administrative processes accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Maintain records, documentation and filing systems in line with company requirements.

• Ensure governance requirements and deadlines are met.

• Provide leave and absence cover for Personal Assistants supporting other Directors within the function.

• Maintain awareness of leadership team priorities to ensure seamless continuity of support.

• Collaborate closely with the wider Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant community to establish consistent ways of working and best practices.

• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, flexibility and mutual support.

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

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