Executive Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start available

Travel to multiple locations

Job summary

Office Angels is assisting a client in a Temporary Executive Personal Assistant role, offering a busy, varied day supporting senior leadership. Based in Essex with travel to wider regional locations, the role runs Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with a temporary assignment through Christmas.

The ideal candidate will be polished, proactive and highly organised, with extensive EA/PA experience, superb communication skills and discretion. Immediate start available, competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative experience is required.
• Experience supporting at executive or director level preferred.
• Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail and discretion.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; proficient in MS Office.

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

Personal Assistant experience

Executive Assistant experience

Diary management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Driver with vehicle

DBS clearance desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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