Executive Assistant

Consortium Professional Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment is partnering with an established professional services organisation to recruit an Executive Assistant. The role supports the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, combining executive assistance with wider business coordination across administration, communications, recruitment, events and supplier relations.

The successful candidate will manage competing priorities with discretion, taking ownership and collaborating with colleagues and external

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, PA or in a senior business support position.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and coordinate varied activities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, together with a professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and previous audio typing experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive and confidential support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, including selected strategic matters.
• Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, meeting papers and action trackers.
• Coordinating projects, business administration, audio typing, document production and secretarial cover.
• Supporting internal communications and business planning, helping information and actions move effectively across the organisation.
• Coordinating external marketing, PR, website and design suppliers, alongside client and staff events, recruitment, onboarding, AML and GDPR administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Discretion/confidential handling

Audio typing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant Location: Hull Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

Make an impact at the heart of a successful professional services business

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with an established and respected professional services organisation to recruit an Executive Assistant. This newly created position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, providing trusted support while helping the wider business stay organised, connected and effective.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, managing competing priorities and being a dependable point of support. You will combine executive assistance with wider business coordination, working across administration, communications, recruitment, events and external supplier relationships.

The Opportunity:

• Providing proactive and confidential support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, including selected strategic matters.
• Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, meeting papers and action trackers.
• Coordinating projects, business administration, audio typing, document production and secretarial cover.
• Supporting internal communications and business planning, helping information and actions move effectively across the organisation.
• Coordinating external marketing, PR, website and design suppliers, alongside client and staff events, recruitment, onboarding, AML and GDPR administration.

About You:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, PA or in a senior business support position.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and coordinate varied activities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, together with a professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and previous audio typing experience.
• A proactive, dependable approach and the confidence to take ownership of tasks while working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

Experience within professional services would be beneficial, although it is not essential.

The Benefits and Package:

• £35,000 - £38,000 per annum.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• A newly created role with the opportunity to provide meaningful support across leadership and wider business activities.