Senior Executive Assistant

Are you a highly organised and experienced Executive Assistant, adept at supporting at a senior level in a role that truly makes an impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the senior operational team in a modern, forward-thinking professional firm.

You’ll play a pivotal part in the smooth running of business operations, acting as a trusted partner to the Operational Management Lead and wider team and a key point of contact across the business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety in your day, and are confident dealing with senior stakeholders — this could be the perfect role for you.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Previous experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, ideally in a national scale business
• Excellent diary and email management skills, with a proactive approach to prioritisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Tech-savvy and confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• A flexible mindset with the ability to adapt quickly and work independently
• A polished, professional manner and commitment to discretion and confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving skills and a drive to continuously improve processes

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Managing a complex diary, including scheduling meetings and preparing relevant documents
• Acting as a key liaison between the Senior Operational team and internal/external contacts
• Managing and monitoring the inbox, drafting responses or actioning emails where appropriate
• Organising travel, hotel bookings, and meeting logistics
• Preparing agendas, board packs, and taking accurate minutes during senior-level meetings
• Coordinating and supporting internal projects and initiatives
• Recording and submitting expenses
• Attending meetings or providing updates and follow-ups in the absence of senior
• Supporting event planning, small and large scale

Salary & Working Hours

• Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm with some flexibility/hybrid options
• Salary is up to £50,000per annum  
• 25 days holiday
• Buy or sell - up to 5 days holiday
• Group Personal Pension
• Annual Salary review
• Bonus scheme
• Recognition awards

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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