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:

Leicester Salary: £17.95-£20.51 per hour

Contract:

Ongoing Temporary Contract

Hours:

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:

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

About You:

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure. You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Personal Assistant Exceptional diary management and organisational skills The ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel A professional and confident approach when dealing with senior stakeholders High levels of discretion and confidentiality A proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail What's on

Offer:

Ongoing temporary contract with long-term potential Opportunity to work for a nationally recognised organisation Supportive and collaborative working environment Competitive hourly rate Immediate start available 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. Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy