McLaren

The Executive Assistant plays a pivotal role in enabling senior leadership to operate at peak performance within McLaren Automotive’s fast‑paced, high‑precision environment. This position provides comprehensive executive support, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, strategic initiatives, and high‑level stakeholder interactions.

Acting as a trusted partner to the Executive, the EA anticipates needs, removes obstacles, and creates the organisational clarity required for effective decision‑making. The role demands exceptional professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage complex priorities with calm efficiency.

·       Prepare and format documents, presentations, and reports for internal and external use.

·       Handle correspondence, including emails, calls, and written communications on behalf of the Exec member.

·       Proactively managing complex diaries.

·       Acting as a gate-keeper for senior leadership.

·       Manage confidential information with discretion.

·       Coordinating high level meetings, including preparing agendas, briefing documents, minute taking and follow up actions.

·       Serve as a trusted partner to executive, anticipating needs and solving issues before they arise.

·       Proactively track and manage projects, whilst ensuring deadlines and objectives are met

·       Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication

·       Organise events, off sites and leadership meetings from concept to execution, including venue booking, catering, and technology setup.

·       Coordinate travel arrangements, including itineraries and expense management

·       Proven experience as an EA, ideally within a corporate or executive environment.

·       Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       High level of discretion and professionalism.

·       Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·       Proactive and resourceful with a can-do attitude.

·       Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities with multiple stakeholders.

·       Collaborative and team-oriented.

·       Detail-focused and committed to excellence.

·       An interest in automotive and or luxury is desirable

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).