Executive Assistant to the President bei Smiths Group

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Duties:

Executive Support:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President, including calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting preparation
• Manage daily priorities, proactively identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts and time-sensitive requests
• Draft, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the President
• Maintain utmost confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information

Leadership Team Coordination:

• Support the broader leadership team (VPs, Senior Leaders) with scheduling, meeting logistics, and document preparation
• Coordinate and manage recurring executive and operational meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items
• Act as point-of-contact between the President's office and key stakeholders, including customers, external partners, and internal teams

Event & Meeting Planning:

• Organize and execute onsite and offsite meetings, town halls, and executive workshops (venue coordination, AV setup, materials, catering, etc.)
• Provide logistical and administrative support for internal events, such as team-building initiatives

Communication & Operations:

• Serve as a liaison to departments such as HR, Legal, Operations, Sales and Finance for executive-related matters
• Help manage internal communications on behalf of the President, including drafting emails, and talking points
• Ensure alignment of executive messaging with Smiths Detection’s values, Global Leadership Behaviors, and strategic objectives

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred: Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience may also be considered

Years of Experience: 5+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience supporting senior executives (C-suite or President level)

Additional Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a calm, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional and diplomatic presence
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Teams, SharePoint, SAP, SAP Concur Expense Reporting and Travel through Egencia

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The compensation for this position ranges from $69,120 - $154,800/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected] or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)