Executive Assistant

Office Angels; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Temporary Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership across Essex and wider regional locations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and requires travel to multiple locations, with hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The assignment runs from the week commencing 7 September through to Christmas. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare confidential documents and organise travel, making an immediate impact in

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant at senior level.
• Experience supporting at executive or director level.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, discreet and proactive.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to travel to multiple locations; DBS check desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to senior executives.
• Managing complex diaries, appointments and schedules.
• Coordinating meetings across multiple locations.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and confidential documentation.
• Organising travel arrangements and logistics.
• Attending meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions.
• Managing emails, enquiries and telephone calls professionally.
• Maintaining confidential records and documentation.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Supporting executive leadership with day-to-day operational requirements.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

MS Office

Communication skills

Discretion

Travel logistics

Driver with vehicle

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Temporary Executive Personal Assistant

£19.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Essex and wider regional locations (travel required)

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Temporary Assignment | Week Commencing 7 September until Christmas

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in your working day?

We are delighted to be supporting our fantastic client in their search for a Temporary Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership. No two days will be the same, as you will be working across a variety of locations, supporting at executive level and ensuring the smooth running of an extremely busy schedule.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished, proactive and highly organised individual who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact within a respected and professional organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to senior executives
• Managing complex diaries, appointments and schedules
• Coordinating meetings across multiple locations
• Preparing correspondence, reports and confidential documentation
• Organising travel arrangements and logistics
• Attending meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions
• Managing emails, enquiries and telephone calls professionally
• Maintaining confidential records and documentation
• Building strong relationships with internal and external contacts
• Supporting executive leadership with day-to-day operational requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative experience
• Experience supporting at executive or director level
• Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail
• Professional, confident and highly discreet
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to prioritise a busy workload and work proactively
• Flexible and comfortable travelling to different locations as required
• A driver with access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate is highly desirable
• Ideally an Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Candidates without a current DBS must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What's in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate of £19.00 - £22.00 per hour
• Exciting and varied executive-level role
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation
• Immediate start available
• Assignment expected to run from week commencing 7 September through to Christmas
• A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference from day one

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