Lead Executive Assistant

Lead Executive Assistant
Slough

We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.

We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows.

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Lead Executive Assistant to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

About the role
As Lead Executive Assistant, you’ll provide high-level support to our CEO while leading a team of three Executive Assistants. Acting as a trusted partner, you’ll manage complex schedules, critical communications and stakeholder relationships, enabling the CEO to focus on driving the business forward. You’ll also own the planning and delivery of key internal events and set the standard for excellence across the EA community. This is a pivotal role requiring discretion, agility and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care

• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more

• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Executive support: Manage the CEO’s complex diary and travel, handle confidential communications, prepare board papers and presentations, and act as a trusted liaison with stakeholders

• Strategic support: Provide concise briefings, track CEO-driven initiatives, and support leadership meetings and business-wide events

• Event ownership: Lead planning and delivery of major internal events, ensuring consistency, brand alignment and excellent colleague experience

• Office excellence: Oversee CEO expenses, documentation and governance materials, while driving process improvements for efficiency

• Team leadership: Coach and develop a team of three Executive Assistants, set service standards and champion best practice across the EA community

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Proven experience as an EA supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced FMCG or corporate environment

• Experience shaping an EA function – driving efficiencies, setting standards and leading change

• Ability to use data, insight and feedback to improve processes and ways of working

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels

• Comfortable working in ambiguity and helping shape an evolving model

• Line management experience and confidence in leading a team

• High level of digital literacy (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and strong business acumen

Our purpose
At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

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