
Executive Assistant
James Fisher And Sons Plc
The Role
Overview
Provide high-level admin support to senior execs, managing calendars, travel, docs.
Key Responsibilities
- document management
- calendar management
- travel coordination
- expense processing
- meeting coordination
- office administration
Tasks
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a fast-paced and varied role, providing high-level administrative support to senior executives. You will play a key part in enabling leadership to focus on strategic priorities by managing schedules, communications, and travel logistics. -Maintain well-organised electronic and physical filing systems. -Ensure meeting spaces are fully equipped and set up to support seamless delivery. -Ensure the executive office environment remains organised, professional, and well-maintained. -Prioritise and respond to incoming communications, ensuring timely and professional handling of emails and calls. -Draft, edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other key documents. -Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. -Support financial processes such as raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing expense claims. -Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events, including preparing agendas and distributing materials. -Monitor and manage office supplies, placing orders as needed. -Conduct research and compile relevant data to support executive decision-making. -Manage complex calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and coordinating travel logistics. -Prepare and submit expense reports and reimbursement requests accurately and on time. -Arrange detailed travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for executives.
Requirements
- executive assistant
- microsoft office
- travel logistics
- problem solving
- organisational
- confidential
What You Bring
London, Site-based with flexibility (may include travel as and when required) -Detail-oriented with sound problem-solving capabilities. -Proven experience as an Executive Assistant with a solid foundation in administrative support. -Capable of multitasking and prioritising effectively. -Adaptable to shifting priorities and fast-paced environments. -Experienced in managing domestic and international travel logistics. -Strong organisational and time management abilities. -Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills. -Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to challenges. -Skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Benefits
Based in our newly renovated London office, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment. As we progress through an exciting transformation journey, this is a fantastic time to come on board and contribute to our evolving success! -Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions. -Opportunities for career development and organisational visibility. -Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience.
The Company
About James Fisher And Sons Plc
-Evolved into a global marine engineering powerhouse. -A global marine engineering powerhouse. -Fleet underpins ocean-going and coastal transport alongside specialized technical services across energy, defence, and renewables. -Pioneered heavy-lift sea transport and nuclear-fuel carriage in the 1960s, and later developed deep-sea rescue submarines. -Typical projects include offshore oil decommissioning, diving, and ROV operations, and submarine rescue missions. -With subsidiaries like Fendercare, Divex, and JFD, serves sectors from energy and marine to defense, nuclear, ports, and infrastructure. -In 2005, helped rescue seven Russian sailors using its Scorpio 45 submersible—an unusual highlight in its history.
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Marine
Defence
Oil and Gas
Renewable Energy
Shipping
Nuclear
Ports and Terminals
Transportation
Infrastructure
Construction
Maritime Transport
Marine Renewables
