Executive Assistant (12-month fixed term contract)

Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. 

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Chief Risk Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs. Your responsibilities will include managing calendars, making travel arrangements and preparing expense reports. To be successful in this role, you should be well-organised, have great time management skills and be able to act without guidance. Ultimately, you will contribute to the efficiency of our business by providing personalised and timely support to an executive member and their wider team (as needed).

You should be comfortable working in an evolving and rapidly changing environment, therefore if you’re innovative, curious, and not afraid of a challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note; this is a 12-month fixed term contract. 

Our recruitment process:

Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. 

Following your application being reviewed, you can expect the below following an initial call with one of our Talent Acquisition team:

Stage 1 - Virtual interview with Executive Assistants

Stage 2 - Face to face interview with CRO and Director of Corporate Affairs

Responsibilities

• Coordinating schedules, diaries and managing calendars to ensure activities are properly arranged with no conflicts 
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing email, ad-hoc requests such as research and document preparation 
• Working with key members of the leadership teams to assist with scheduling meetings for business development purposes 
• Help coordinate and organise team communication and events and provide, where required, support to team engagement related activities 
• Support with coordinating and possibly attending relevant industry events and conferences; this would include liaison with event organisers, associated logistics and merchandise with support from the business development function 
• Schedule and modify travel arrangements
• Liaise with internal teams to set up meeting rooms, arrange catering, set up IT systems, meet and greet external guests and clients. 
• Note taking and following up on action points post meeting 
• Assist in setting budget and approvals to ensure team spending remains in budget, including credit card management

• Proven experience supporting a senior leader in a similar EA or PA role.
• You will be a team player with great organisational skills, detail oriented and have a proactive approach. 
• Discretion and good judgement in handling sensitive information. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Effective self-management, time-management skills who is a self starter.

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentivised refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.

We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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