Executive Assistant

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in Exeter is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal for ensuring smooth operations and high-level support, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment. Responsibilities include diary management, stakeholder liaison, and project support. The role is full-time and based on-site, with an immediate start preferred.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with inspiring leadership

Supportive workplace culture

Beautiful office setting in Exeter

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EA, PA, or in a senior-level support role.
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills; calm under pressure.
• Digitally confident with modern calendar, document, and data tools.
• A positive, proactive attitude and ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of complex diary management and strategic scheduling.
• Act as gatekeeper and key liaison for stakeholders.
• Support with reporting, project coordination, and document management.
• Deliver responsive administrative support adapting to shifting priorities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Digital confidence

Proactive attitude

Job description

Up to £38k DOE Pro Rata | 3 Month FTC | Exeter

An innovative and values-driven organisation based in Exeter is seeking a talented Executive Assistant to support a key leader during a particularly strategic phase of work. This team prides itself on collaboration, agility, and delivering meaningful impact, making it an exceptional environment for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led setting.

Role

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the business on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role that ensures the smooth running of operations and high-level support to a key leader within the organisation. The position is full-time and based on-site in Exeter, with an immediate start preferred.

Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant include:

• Take ownership of complex diary management, ensuring strategic scheduling and prioritisation
• Act as gatekeeper and key liaison for internal and external stakeholder
• Provide hands-on support with reporting, project coordination, property admin, and document management
• Deliver responsive administrative support, adapting flexibly to shifting priorities and needs

Requirements of the Executive Assistant include:

• Proven experience as an EA, PA, or in a similar senior-level support role
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills; calm under pressure
• Digitally confident with modern calendar, document, and data tools
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships quickly

Package:

• Salary up to £38,000 DOE Pro Rata
• Opportunity to work with an inspiring leadership team on impactful projects
• A supportive, forward-thinking workplace culture
• Based in beautiful offices in Exeter with a collaborative in-person team dynamic

If you’re an experienced EA ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

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