Administration Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Bringing together two trusted house building brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK house building market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer‑centric house builder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.

Our benefits include:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Personal medical scheme
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We have a new vacancy for a Senior Executive Assistant. This post will primarily support our CEO as a strategic Executive Assistant. It will also support other directors with diary management and coordination. We also have 3 Group Business Administrators supporting our Group Directors, the post will also have involvement with this team.

Aim of the role

You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and facilitating strategic focus.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Project & Operational Support

• Manage and monitor the progress of projects, ensuring deadlines are met and addressing issues that arise
• Assist in tracking progress on strategic initiatives
• Conduct research and compile data to support decision‑making
• Organize and maintain files, records, and documentation for compliance and reporting
• Prepare agendas, presentations, and reports for board meetings and senior leadership sessions

Business Partnering

• Represent the Executive/s at meetings
• Advocacy and providing input into thought leadership
• Contribute to commercial understanding of budgets and forecast

Executive Support

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Support CEO access and prioritisation of access and attention
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Be available outside of standard office hours where required
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Draft and review correspondence, ensuring accuracy and tone align with company standards
• Coordinate communication across departments to ensure timely delivery of information

Event & Meeting Coordination

• Plan and noterise executive‑level meetings, site visits, and industry events.
• Ensure all logistics are managed effectively, including venue, catering, and materials.
• Participate in events outside of standard office hours

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
• Professional, approachable, and adaptable
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and manage complex schedules
• Project tracking and support
• Financial acumen, working with budget and forecast information
• Strong problem‑solving skills and proactive mindset
• Knowledge of the house building or construction industry is desirable but not essential

untypical operate across four regions in England, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the local areas we build new homes.

We create neighbourhoods with a real lasting impact, the kind of community that people can be proud of for generations to come. We are an inclusive and diverse employer of choice and take pride in building careers, not just communities.