Executive Assistant - Winnersh, Berkshire.

Executive Assistant - Winnersh, Berkshire.

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Executive Assistant

Location:  Winnersh, Berkshire. 
Employment Type:  Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive  Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within a dynamic business environment. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping teams operating efficiently.

Working with a range of stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day business operations, coordinating activities across departments, and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly. You will be trusted to manage complex tasks independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

What You'll Do

- Provide comprehensive administrative support to managers, leaders, and wider business teams.
- Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and schedule appointments across multiple stakeholders.
- Prepare, format, and edit presentations, reports, and other business documents.
- Compile and maintain records, files, and documentation in line with company processes.
- Support budget-related administrative activities and assist with cost center administration.
- Process expense reports and maintain related records.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and logistics.
- Coordinate incoming communications, including telephone calls, correspondence, and mail distribution.
- Welcome visitors and support onsite meeting logistics when required.
- Assist with onboarding activities and provide administrative support to new team members.
- Coordinate activities across internal teams and departments to ensure effective communication and workflow management.
- Support multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and recommend efficient solutions.

What We're Looking For

- Proven experience in an administrative, office coordination, executive support, or business support role.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

- Secondary education (or equivalent) required; additional college, vocational, or professional education is advantageous.
- Significant experience in administrative support, office management, business operations support, or a related field.
- Experience supporting senior leaders, large teams, or complex business functions is beneficial.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and business productivity software skills.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will be a trusted operational partner, helping teams stay organized, informed, and productive. You will bring structure to complex situations, anticipate administrative needs, and ensure that business activities are delivered smoothly and efficiently.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team where your organizational expertise, initiative, and problem-solving abilities will have a direct impact on the success of the business. You'll work with diverse stakeholders, contribute to key operational activities, and play an important role in enabling teams to perform at their best.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here .

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:
Administration
Job Level:
Senior

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