Executive Assistant

Lily Shippen Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Northampton is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for a 3-month FTC to support a C-Suite Director. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, managing schedules and confidential information while fostering internal relationships. This hybrid position allows for both office and remote work, offering a competitive salary between £37,500 and £42,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Assistant experience preferably in corporate settings.
• Strong organizational skills and proactivity are required.
• Experience managing confidential information at C-Suite level.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office confidently.
• Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director's schedule, emails, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with meeting preparation and manage follow-up actions.
• Act as an ambassador for the Director, developing key relationships.
• Handle confidential information and identify urgent tasks.
• Oversee project timelines ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Proven Executive Assistant experience

Highly organised and detail driven

Gatekeeper experience

Tech savvy

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a rapidly growing and dynamic Charity, is searching for an experienced Executive Assistant to support one of their C-Suite Directors on a 3 month FTC. This role would suit an Executive Assistant who is keen to make an impact, and work in a fast paced organisation that is making a real difference. The successful EA will be used to working in an everchanging corporate environment, whilst being a right hand support. This is an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant looking for a meaningful and fulfilling change!

Overview

Job title: Executive Assistant

Location: Northampton

Salary: £37,500 per annum - £42,000 per annum

Contract: 3 month FTC

Hybrid: 2 Days in the Office & 3 Days WFH, occasional travel to London office

Role Responsibilities

• Provide right hand support to the Director, managing their schedule, emails and travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, assist with meeting preparation, attend meetings, and managing all follow up actions.
• Act as a right hand to the Director, being a gatekeeper and ambassador for them, and developing key internal relationships.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information and highlight any urgent tasks.
• Support by overseeing project and workflow timelines, ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Assistant experience, ideally within a corporate environment.
• Highly organised, detail driven and proactive.
• Used to working as a gatekeeper, at C-Suit level, whilst dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Tech savvy and able to navigate Microsoft Office with ease.
• Able to build relationships both internally and externally, at all levels

If you are an Executive Assistant with corporate experience, looking to take your skills and work in a dynamic but meaningful environment, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply immediately to avoid disappointment!

Lily Shippen is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in executive support and business support recruitment. We connect top talent with exceptional opportunities across the UK and internationally. Our expertise spans Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Chief of Staff, and HR recruitment, offering tailored solutions for businesses across various industries.

We recruit for permanent, temporary, and fixed-term contract roles across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Cheshire, and beyond. Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or looking to hire top talent, we’re here to help. If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a new challenge in a strategic, data-driven role, we would love to hear from you.