Executive Associate – MD's Office & Strategy Officer

We're hiring for one of our clients.
Executive Associate – MD's Office & Strategy Officer
Role Overview:
Location: UK · 20 mins from central London · 5 days in office
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 base + incentives
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Reports To: Head of Strategy and Transformation
About the Client
One of the largest subsidiaries of a $2B+ global manufacturing and sourcing group operating across 25+ countries. Their platform generates over $700M in revenue by connecting world-class design capability with manufacturing partnerships across Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Turkey, India, and beyond. Their clients include some of the UK and Europe's most recognizable retail brands. They operate as an ecosystem of entrepreneurs — business leaders who bring deep domain expertise, backed by a shared platform that handles finance, legal, HR, compliance, and commercial infrastructure. It's fast-moving, relationship-driven, and built on a culture of accountability and ownership. They’ve grown rapidly. But their digital infrastructure hasn't scaled at the same pace as the business. This role is how we solve it.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
Provide full administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director, including diary management, travel, meetings, and correspondence.
Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders.
Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Growth & Strategic Initiatives
Support the evaluation of new business opportunities, partnerships, and deals.
Conduct research, benchmarking, and financial analysis to build business cases.
Develop Excel-based models, trackers, and dashboards for decision-making.
Create impactful PowerPoint presentations, pitch decks, and proposals.
Operations & Project Management
Coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely progress and follow-through.
Support leadership reviews and board-level reporting by preparing accurate updates and trackers.
Partner with teams to streamline operations and drive process improvements.
Ensure that deliverables from the MD's office are executed on time and aligned with business priorities.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
7–10 years' work experience in a Founder's Office or Chief of Staff role, covering Business Strategy, Business Development, and Project Management, with demonstrable CXO-level interactions in sourcing, supply chain, or adjacent industries.
Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
High integrity and professionalism in managing confidential matters.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays
Additional Birthday Leave
Staff Discounts & Retail Rewards
We are recruiting this role exclusively on behalf of our client. If you are an ambitious professional looking to work at the heart of a fast-paced, global business and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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