Executive Assistant

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Excellent pension scheme

Full training and handover

Working hours 8:30-16:30

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd in Exeter is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior Regional Director as part of a newly created South West regional office. This high‑profile role sits within a £1.7 billion distribution group and offers broad exposure to senior stakeholders.

You will coordinate meetings and events, manage travel, handle confidential information and maintain essential regional data, ensuring smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Experienced EA/PA, preferably in a larger business and at senior level.
• Proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing communications for a senior director or leadership team.
• Assertive, proactive and influential, with drive to deliver.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Capable of working independently and using initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Strong MS Office skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Organising internal and external events, including travel, accommodation, entertainment and meals
• Organising staff meetings, preparing agendas, PowerPoint presentations and action logs
• Arranging meetings with suppliers and other business contacts
• Acting as a primary point of contact for the region, dealing with internal and external enquiries
• Building and maintaining relationships with senior contacts, suppliers and PAs
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to monitor data
• Providing proactive administrative support to a senior regional team

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Proactivity

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent working

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who thrives in a busy, varied environment where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to support a senior Regional Director within a major national business, following a regional restructure and the creation of a new South West regional office in Exeter.

This is a high-profile role within a well-established and highly successful £1.7 billion distribution group, supporting a senior team and acting as a key point of contact for the region. You’ll work with a wide range of people across the business, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external contacts, and play an important role in keeping the regional operation running smoothly.

You’ll also have the benefit of a comprehensive handover and training from the current Executive Assistant, who is remaining within the business in another region.

Role Responsibilities

This is a broad and varied Executive Assistant position with significant responsibility. You’ll be trusted to manage relationships, coordinate important meetings and events, handle confidential information and ensure senior stakeholders have the support they need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising internal and external events, including travel, accommodation, entertainment and meals
• Organising staff meetings, preparing agendas, PowerPoint presentations and action logs
• Arranging meetings with suppliers and other business contacts
• Acting as a primary point of contact for the region, dealing with internal and external enquiries
• Building and maintaining relationships with senior contacts, suppliers, PAs and other key stakeholders
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to monitor a range of business data
• Providing proactive administrative support to a senior regional team

Requirements

To be successful in this role you should be an experienced Executive Assistant or PA, ideally someone who has worked within a larger business and is comfortable operating at senior level. You’ll be someone who:

• Is confident building relationships with a wide range of people
• Has experience managing relationships and communications on behalf of a senior director or leadership team
• Is assertive, proactive and influential, with the confidence to get things done
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Can work independently and use initiative
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong time-management skills
• Has excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Holds a full UK driving licence

Rewards

• Starting salary of £35,000 – £39,000
• Annual bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Full training and handover from an experienced Executive Assistant
• Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30-16.30