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BMT • UK - Teddington

Executive Assistant to the CFO (Maternity Cover)

Employment type:  Full time
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top 3
scores:
93%

Location flexibility

90%

Hours flexibility

87%

Autonomy

Job Description

Job Title: EA to the CFO

Contract Type: Fixed Term (9 months)

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.

Location: In terms of location, we have offices in Teddington & London, and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.

About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.


At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

  • Private Medical (family coverage)
  • Enhanced Pension
  • 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Committed to an inclusive culture
  • Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
  • 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Holiday Trading
  • Retail Vouchers
  • Professional Subscriptions

About The Role


We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer. This is a key role that ensures the CFO can operate effectively and efficiently, with the right support at the right time.


You’ll provide a wide range of executive support services, including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and event planning. You’ll also support senior members of the UK-based finance team and play a part in wider business support activities.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a busy diary across multiple time zones
  • Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
  • Organising travel and producing itineraries
  • Supporting the CFO with correspondence and follow-ups
  • Planning internal events for the Finance team and leadership group
  • Maintaining records and systems, processing expenses, and handling confidential information
  • Acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Providing cover for other Executive Assistants and reception when needed

You’ll also be involved in supporting the global external audit process and tracking key deadlines.

About You


You’ll be confident working with senior leaders and external contacts, and able to build strong working relationships quickly. You’ll be calm under pressure, flexible, and able to manage a changing workload with ease.


We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Experience as a PA or EA at Director level
  • Experience working in a global environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to produce high-quality documents and presentations
  • A professional and approachable manner
  • A high level of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes

You’ll also need to be comfortable working outside core hours occasionally and travelling within the UK when required.

What's Next?

If you’re looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a collaborative and supportive team.

A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Enhanced maternity leave – After 1 years service, enhanced maternity to max 18 weeks
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Wellbeing allowance – £300

We asked employees of BMT what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
93%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
90%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
77%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
82%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
87%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
66%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
74%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
79%
Employees enjoy the working environment
Mission
69%
Employees feel quite excited about the company mission
Salary
65%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at BMT

Company employees

1000

Gender diversity (male:female:non-binary)

66:28:6

Currently Hiring Countries

Australia

Canada

Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

Flexible

Flexible

Flexa awards 2025
Benefits

Benefits

Flexa awards 2025
Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2024
Professional Services

Professional Services

Industry awards 2023
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