Executive Assistant

SF Recruitment

Posted 21 days ago, valid for a month

Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 8QR, England

Competitive

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance

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The position is for an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team in Nottinghamshire, offering a salary between £34,000 and £40,000 plus benefits.
The role requires proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant at a senior level, ideally with a background in managing complex diaries and inboxes.
Key responsibilities include preparing board meeting papers, taking minutes, and coordinating monthly SLT meetings while handling sensitive information confidentially.
The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, be resilient under pressure, and be proactive in suggesting improvements.
This role offers hybrid working flexibility, though some weeks may require full on-site presence, depending on business needs.

Executive Assistant to Managing Director & SLT Nottinghamshire £34,000 - £40,000 + benefits, Hybrid workingAre you an experienced, resilient, and proactive Executive Assistant ready for your next challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, multifaceted organisation that operates in both publicly funded and commercially driven spaces. This is a pivotal and rewarding opportunity to support a dynamic Managing Director and a wider Senior Leadership Team of five. The Role:You'll provide high-level executive support to a busy and varied leadership team. While initially MD-focused, the role will evolve as you build trust with other leaders across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

Complex diary and inbox management
Preparing and distributing board meeting papers
Taking and typing up board minutes
Prioritising tasks and handling sensitive information confidentially
Coordinating monthly SLT meetings, including forward-planning and booking efficiencies
Acting as the go-to support for an MD who is high-paced, direct, and results-driven - you'll need to be confident, resilient and not afraid to make suggestions or improvements

About You:

Proven experience as a PA/EA at senior level
Strong organisational and communication skills
Able to manage changing priorities and multiple stakeholder demands
Resilient, professional, and calm under pressure - someone who can handle strong personalities without taking things personally
Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
Confident using Microsoft Office and familiar with hybrid working environments

What's on Offer:

Salary £34,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
Company pension scheme
Employee perks and wellbeing programme (EAP)
On-site parking available
Hybrid working - no fixed pattern, but flexibility offered depending on business needs

Please note, due to the nature of the role and need to be on-site when senior leadership are present, flexibility is essential. Some weeks may be fully on-site; others may allow for hybrid/home-based days. If you're an experienced EA looking for an exciting new challenge, then please apply today for immediate consideration.

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