Executive Assistant

Join a nationally recognised organisation as an Executive Assistant and play a key role in supporting senior leadership whilst developing your career in a professional, fast-paced environment.

Executive Assistant to the CCO

Location: LeicesterSalary: £17.95-£20.51 per hourContract: Ongoing Temporary ContractHours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a nationally recognised organisation for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior executive on an ongoing contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a busy executive office.

This role will be fully office based with successful candidates required in the office Monday to Friday.

The Role:

Working closely with one of the organisation's senior executives, you'll be responsible for delivering first-class executive support, managing competing priorities and acting as a trusted point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Proactively managing a busy and ever-changing diary
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• Coordinating meetings, appointments and events across multiple stakeholders
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• Organising domestic and international travel, including itineraries and accommodation where required
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• Screening calls and managing correspondence on behalf of the executive
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• Preparing meeting agendas, presentations and supporting documentation
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• Taking minutes and following up on actions where required
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• Managing confidential information with the highest level of discretion
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• Building strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
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• Supporting with project coordination and ad hoc administrative tasks
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• Providing general Executive Assistant support to ensure the executive's schedule runs efficiently
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About You:

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure.

You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Personal Assistant
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• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills
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• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
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• A professional and confident approach when dealing with senior stakeholders
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• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
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• A proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail
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What's on Offer:

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• Ongoing temporary contract with long-term potential
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• Opportunity to work for a nationally recognised organisation
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Competitive hourly rate
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• Immediate start available
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If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next contract opportunity within a respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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