Executive Assistant - 12 month contract

About Bright Software GroupAt Bright, we are powering the digital practice of tomorrow – today.We deliver products that help accountants, payroll bureaus, and businesses across the UK and Ireland work smarter and win more. Our innovative solutions and outstanding customer experiences enable our customers to run their businesses efficiently and serve their customers brilliantly.We believe understanding is the difference between working and winning.We're a fast-moving, people-first organisation, and our Executive team is supported by world-class operational excellence.The RoleWe're recruiting an Executive Administrative Assistant on a 12 month contract to support our senior leadership team. You'll be the operational backbone for our executives, managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, and handling administrative projects with precision and discretion.This role suits someone who is organised, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same. You'll need to work independently, think ahead, and handle confidential information with tact and sound judgement.What You'll DoCalendar & Meeting ManagementManage complex, overlapping calendars for multiple executives; coordinate meetings across time zones and resolve scheduling conflictsArrange meeting logistics: book venues, organise catering, set up dial-ins, prepare materials, and ensure all participants have necessary informationTravel & ExpensesArrange domestic and international travel; manage accommodation, transport, visa requirements, and expense reports with accuracy and efficiencyAdministrative Support & CommunicationRecord and distribute meeting minutes in a timely manner; maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all executive communications Support special projects and company events; research topics, prepare reports, and handle ad hoc requests from senior leaders with initiative and discretionGeneral Office SupportProvide day-to-day general office support and act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholdersWhat We're Looking ForEssential2+ years' experience in an executive assistant or senior administrative roleExperience supporting C-suite or board-level stakeholdersAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management systemsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the executive team professionallyStrong multi-tasking, organisational, and time-management skills; able to manage competing priorities with high attention to detailTact, discretion, and sound judgement when handling confidential information and complex interpersonal dynamicsOpen to using AI and automation tools to work more efficiently as part of how you workDesirableExperience in fast-paced SaaS, technology, or professional services environmentsExperience working in a PE-backed, scaling, or fast-growth businessWorking At BrightBright builds software that genuinely makes people's working lives easier. That matters — and you'll never have to apologise for what you're selling.But honestly, the first thing people mention is the culture. It's collaborative, it's human, and we're not a small company anymore, but it still feels like one in the best way. People are genuinely looked after here and that's not just something we say.You get real autonomy to learn, grow, and make an impact. And right now is a genuinely exciting time to join. We're growing fast, investing heavily in AI, and that creates real opportunity for the business and for the people in it.It's a place where curious people thrive.