Executive Assistant
Fixed term contract | Competitive Salary & Benefits |
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced EA / PA to join our dynamic and growing company on a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover).
We're looking for:
Experience at a similar level within a fast-paced, commercial business
A "can do" attitude and a willingness to roll your sleeves up - even if it isn't always on your job description
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
About Fintel plc
Fintel plc is the leading provider of financial services intelligence and technology, helping businesses navigate regulatory complexity and drive growth. Our mission is to simplify and enhance financial services, enabling better client outcomes.
As a publicly listed company, we operate at pace, balancing innovation with strategic execution. We are looking for an outstanding Executive Assistant to support our CEO and executive team, enabling the effective running of the executive office and maximising leadership impact across the organisation.
Role Overview
This is a pivotal role at the heart of Fintel, providing high-level strategic and operational support to the CEO. You will act as a trusted adviser, confidante, and facilitator, ensuring the CEO’s time is optimised for maximum business impact.
This role is more than diary management—it requires commercial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complexity. You will work closely with the executive team ensuring seamless coordination of their priorities, activities and communications.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Operations
Diary management - proactively manage the Executive team’s schedule, ensuring prioritisation of key business matters and resolving conflicts as they arise
Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for meetings with stakeholders, investors, and the board.
Prepare correspondence, ensuring timely responses and effective delegation where appropriate.
Support executive-level meetings, setting agendas, capturing actions, and ensuring follow-through.
Act as a liaison both internally and externally, maintaining a sense of professionalism and collaboration at all times
Other Business Support
Provide strategic administration and project management support to the Executive Team
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment across the leadership team
Support corporate communications, and board-level engagements if required
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience as an established / experienced plc Executive Assistant
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of cross-functional teams
Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to take ownership of multiple projects
Be flexible in terms of responsibilities and responsiveness with a positive “can do” attitude
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and emotional intelligence
Ability to prioritise different projects, exercise strong business judgment, meet deadlines and manage multiple requests
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly build rapport with internal and external partners
Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and a natural flair for tech and systems
Desirable
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Understanding of financial services, regulatory landscapes, and corporate strategy.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
A unique opportunity to work at the heart of a listed company with significant growth ambitions.
Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and leadership development.
A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a focus on innovation and impact.
Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
Location
This is a hybrid role based from our Huddersfield office. You'll need to be comfortable working from there 3 times each week.
Contract Type
12 month fixed term contract
Right to work
Applicants must already hold a legal right to work in the UK without time restrictions. We are currently unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.


Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
For these reasons we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of background
- Locations
- Huddersfield
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
What we offer you
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A comprehensive package of insurances bringing peace of mind for you and your loved ones 💕
4 x life assurance (with the ability to flex up or down), 3 x critical illness and 75% income protection cover
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25 days holiday per year 🏝️
Increasing by 1 day per year up to 29 days as well as the option to purchase up to an additional week
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Wellbeing
Access to a wide range of wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme, mindful meditation sessions and on-site massages
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Social events
Regular social, sports and charity events throughout the year
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Flexible benefits pot 💰
So you can select the benefits that suit you via our flexible benefits platform including Cycle to Work 🚲
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An extra day off to celebrate your birthday 🥳
Plus an Amazon voucher to treat yourself!
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Enhanced policies
Including sick pay, maternity and paternity pay and paid leave for other important things like fertility traetment
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Medical cash plan
With the ability to flex up or down
Huddersfield
About Fintel
We are the connecting force within retail financial services. We are here to simplify and improve the sector.
By simplifying and improving the complex financial services world, we create better outcomes for everyone. We’re united by an ambition to improve financial services using our shared knowledge.
Although our heritage can be traced back to Yorkshire, we now operate from eight locations across the UK, employing over 500 dedicated professionals, supporting over 10,000 financial professionals and working with over 250 leading providers of financial products.
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