Executive Assistant

WR Logistics; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a busy Sales Team. In this dynamic role, you will manage communications, schedule meetings, and maintain documentation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as an Executive Assistant and advanced skills in Microsoft Office. The position offers a salary of £28,000 plus excellent benefits including holiday, health cash plan, and discounts. This is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

High street discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or Executive Assistant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the sales team.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries.
• Organise meetings and handle diary management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Executive Assistant

Location: Nottingham
Salary: 28,000 + excellent benefits
12 months FTC - Maternity Cover

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a leading foodservice company based in Nottingham. As the Executive Assistant you will be required to provide high-level support to a busy and fast-moving Sales Team. This is a varied and demanding role, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, uses their initiative, and enjoys being at the heart of the action.

The Role

As Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the sales function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collating reports, presentations, and business documents
• Managing incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries
• Diary management and coordinating meetings
• Minute taking and distribution of action points
• Organising, booking, and supporting meetings and events
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About You

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and confident working independently. You will ideally have:

• Previous administrative or Executive Assistant experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A professional approach to confidentiality

Whats on Offer

• Salary of 28,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• High street discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Executive Assistant role.

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