Executive Support Manager

We’re the UK’s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future. We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Support Manager to provide outstanding support to our Regional Director in the Humber, ensuring seamless operations and enabling effective decision-making at the highest level.

The Role

As the Executive Support Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting ABP’s Regional Director in the Humber, managing key administrative and operational functions. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring efficient communication, organisation, and coordination of business and social activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Regional Director, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and manage key documentation, such as reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication with discretion and efficiency.
• Coordinate board and leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance the effectiveness of executive operations.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
• Lead and manage a team of administrative support professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing and engaging environment.
• Experienced event planner.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in executive support or a similar role, ideally within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable demeanour.
• High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools for document creation, scheduling, and communication.
• Experience in managing and developing a team is desirable.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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