Executive Assistant

SF Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior executives on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week. This role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible working arrangements, including one day from home. Responsibilities include calendar management, communications handling, and travel arrangements, with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Life assurance

Healthcare

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Experience as an executive assistant to senior executives or directors.
• Proven ability to manage complex and dynamic diaries.
• Ability to draft, proofread, and present information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar and appointments for the executive.
• Screen and respond to emails and correspondence.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes.
• Organize, maintain, and file important documents.
• Make travel arrangements and create trip itineraries.
• Plan corporate events and senior management meetings.
• Assist with personal errands for the executive if required.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Shorthand or touch typing

Job description

Executive Assistant – Part Time

SF Recruitment are pleased to be working with an outstanding business in Burton upon Trent to recruit for an Executive Assistant on a part time basis, working 22.5 hours per week. This role is permanent and offers a hybrid model with one day working from home per week. We are looking for a competent and well organised Executive Assistant who is able to commit to working 3 full days per week, ideal for returning mums, or candidates simply wanting a reduced working week.

The salary on offer which is full time equivalent is up to £46,000 per annum, and in addition you will receive a fantastic benefits package including life assurance, healthcare, bonus scheme and enhanced pension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within an executive assistant role including the areas of responsibility listed to Senior Executives or Directors.
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills; proven ability to manage complex and dynamic diaries, prioritising competing demands effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to draft, proofread and present information clearly and professionally.
• Shorthand or touch typist
• Have previous executive assistant experience within a fast moving sales industry

Responsibilities

• Calendar management; scheduling and managing appointments, meetings and travel plans. Ensuring their calendar is up to date and conflicts are minimised.
• Email and communications management; read, screen and respond to emails and correspondence on their behalf. Acting as a point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders; handling calls, enquiries, and requests.
• Meeting preparation; arrange meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on action points.
• Document management; organise, maintain, and file important documents and records. Draft, proofread, and edit reports, emails, presentations, and other documents.
• Travel arrangements; booking flights, hotels, transportation, creating detailed itineraries for business trips.
• Event planning; organising senior management meetings, liaising with internal stakeholders on corporate events
• Personal assistance; assist with occasional personal errands for the executive (if required) i.e. organising personal appointments

If this role is of interest and you have the experience above then get in touch today with your updated CV