Executive Assistant

The Recruitment Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cambridge seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to join their Employment Law team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support, manage multiple diaries, and assist with business development activities. This role demands excellent organisational skills, proactivity, and strong communication, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally in legal.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple lawyers, delegating tasks as needed.
• Coordinate complex travel and meeting arrangements.
• Organise meetings, taking minutes and handling logistics.
• Assist in planning team events and business development initiatives.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders professionally.
• Update business development calendars and reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge in a professional services environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised and resilient individual to join a busy and supportive Employment Law team based in Cambridge.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple senior professionals. As an Executive Assistant, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of the team—offering comprehensive administrative and organisational support, managing multiple diaries, and assisting with business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and support multiple lawyers, delegating tasks as needed through available support services
• Coordinate complex travel and meeting arrangements (including overseas travel where necessary)
• Organise internal and external meetings, taking minutes and ensuring all logistics are handled smoothly
• Assist in the planning and delivery of team events and business development initiatives
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders professionally and confidently
• Maintain and update business development calendars and attendee reports

About You

• To succeed in this role, you'll likely bring experience from a professional services environment—ideally supporting legal or similar professionals.
• You are highly organised, detail-oriented and an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

You'll be joining a professional, collaborative, and forward-thinking team that values initiative, teamwork and exceptional client service. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for development.

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