Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. 

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. 

We have a new vacancy for a Senior Executive Assistant. This post will primarily support our CEO as a strategic Executive Assistant. It will also support other directors with diary management and coordination. We also have 3 Group Business Administrators supporting our Group Directors, the post will also have involvement with this team.

Aim of the role

You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and facilitating strategic focus.

 Project & Operational Support

• Manage and monitor the progress of projects, ensuring deadlines are met and addressing issues that arise
• Assist in tracking progress on strategic initiatives
• Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making
• Organize and maintain files, records, and documentation for compliance and reporting
• Prepare agendas, presentations, and reports for board meetings and senior leadership sessions

• Represent the Executive/s at meetings
• Advocacy and providing input into thought leadership
• Contribute to commercial understanding of budgets and forecast

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Support CEO access and prioritisation of access and attention
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Be available outside of standard office hours where required

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Draft and review correspondence, ensuring accuracy and tone align with company standards
• Coordinate communication across departments to ensure timely delivery of information

• Plan and noterise executive-level meetings, site visits, and industry events.
• Ensure all logistics are managed effectively, including venue, catering, and materials.
• Participate in events outside of standard office hours