EA/ PA To Directors

Huntress - Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team. This permanent role involves managing complex diaries, preparing Board packs, and assisting in creating professional presentations. Ideal candidates are highly organised and proactive individuals with significant experience in a professional environment. The position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing Board packs.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams.
• Ability to create professional presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex electronic diaries for multiple Directors.
• Prepare and coordinate Board packs for meetings.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings.

Skills

Significant experience as an Executive Assistant / PA

Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organised and proactive

Job description

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to Directors

📍 Location: Leeds City Centre, hybrid working

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a proactive, highly organised individual to support our senior leadership team in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity, ideal for someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in providing exceptional support, and enjoys being at the heart of a busy, dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex electronic diaries for multiple Directors, arranging internal and external appointments and ensuring all relevant details (location, virtual links, papers, etc.) are included.
• Prepare and coordinate Board packs, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and distributed in advance of meetings.
• Assist the PA to the Boards in preparing high‑quality presentations and reports.
• Handle incoming calls and visitors, acting as a professional first point of contact and managing queries efficiently.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings and maintain action trackers to ensure timely follow-up.
• Organise meetings, book rooms, and coordinate catering and refreshments as required.
• Provide administrative support for internal events and Director travel and accommodation arrangements.

About You

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant / PA, with proven experience preparing Board packs and supporting senior leadership teams.
• Confident and advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in creating professional presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Please click apply or contact Rachel Ashton on (phone number removed)

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK