Executive Assistant

Location: St. Albans

Executive Assistant Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) Marlborough, Wiltshire 9 months maternity cover Are you an experienced Executive Assistant or Private PA looking for a role where you can really make a difference? We're working with a successful and well-established private business to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Chairman. This is a varied and interesting role, working closely with the Chairman across both his business and personal commitments.

This is far more than a traditional diary-management role. You'll become a trusted right-hand person, taking ownership of a wide range of responsibilities and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

The Role:

Extensive and proactive diary management, anticipating priorities and resolving clashes Coordinating internal and external meetings Managing emails and correspondence, drafting responses and ensuring actions are followed through Preparing documents and information ahead of meetings Arranging complex travel, including flights, accommodation and transfers Supporting recruitment and onboarding of new team members Liaising with internal teams and external contacts on behalf of the Chairman Supporting financial and administrative requirements Coordinating events and private functions Assisting with monthly Board meetings, including preparation, documentation and follow-up Occasional minute-taking and maintaining clear records of actions Managing a variety of personal and business administration

About You:

Highly organised, discreet and naturally proactive, with the confidence to work directly with a senior business leader Has previous experience in an EA, Private PA or similar senior support role Is exceptionally organised and has outstanding attention to detail Is confident managing a busy and ever-changing diary Has excellent communication skills and sound judgement Is comfortable dealing with confidential and sensitive information Is confident liaising with people at all levels Takes genuine pride in making sure everything runs smoothly What's on offer?

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (100% office-based) Salary up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) 25 days holiday  bank holidays Pension Free company parking Opportunity for the role to become permanent Varied, fast-paced and comes with a high level of trust and responsibility Scope to develop the role and take on additional responsibility over time Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of application.

If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.