Executive Assistant

Job Description

Executive Assistant to C-Suite

Location: Blackburn (hybrid considered) |
Type: Temporary minimum 3 months | Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior leadership team within a large, values-led organisation.

This is a true C-suite level role, ideal for a highly organised, confident, and professional Executive Assistant who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys operating at board level. You ll act as a trusted partner to senior executives, providing confidential, proactive, and high-impact support while helping to keep the executive function running seamlessly.

This role would suit someone with a keen eye for detail, strong governance exposure, and the presence to work comfortably with board members and senior stakeholders.

As Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support across the executive suite, ensuring leaders are able to focus on strategic priorities while you manage the detail.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-level, confidential executive support to C-suite leaders
• Full diary management, prioritising appointments and ensuring effective use of executive time
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing and coordinating board, committee, and leadership meetings including agendas, papers, briefings, and minutes
• Attending senior meetings to capture actions and ensure follow-through
• Producing high-quality briefing documents and reports to support executive decision-making
• Managing executive correspondence and communications with professionalism and discretion
• Coordinating governance processes and supporting board-level activity
• Organising travel and accommodation when required
• Supporting budget administration, expenses, and executive documentation
• Building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners

You ll also play a central role in maintaining smooth executive operations, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and bringing structure to complex workloads.

You ll be an accomplished Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in complex environments. You bring calm, clarity, and confidence to everything you do and are comfortable operating at pace while maintaining exceptional standards.

We re looking for someone who offers:

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or board-level executives
• Outstanding organisational and diary management skills
• Strong experience supporting board or committee meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High levels of discretion and professionalism
• A personable, confident approach with senior stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage pressure, juggle priorities, and meet deadlines
• A proactive mindset with strong judgement and initiative

Experience with in the public sector or education would be advantageous, particularly where governance or board support is involved, however this is by no means essential. Candidates from any sector with strong C-suite exposure are encouraged to apply.

• High-impact Executive Assistant role with genuine senior exposure
• Opportunity to work closely with C-suite and board members
• Varied, interesting workload with real influence
• Professional, collaborative environment
• Long-term career opportunity for an ambitious Executive Assistant

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