Executive Assistant

Assets and Investments; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Lancashire seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Director with scheduling, travel arrangements, and maintaining confidential communications. The role emphasizes professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Offering a competitive salary, annual leave, pension contributions, and various perks, this is a great opportunity to join a community-oriented workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary review yearly

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Excellent holiday package

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Bonus scheme for all colleagues

Training and development

Discounts from shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EA or PA supporting senior leaders.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong prioritisation and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and filter distractions for the Director.
• Coordinate travel and expense arrangements.
• Prepare high-quality reports and track meeting actions.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Proactive self-starter

Customer service

Job description

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Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

In this role, you'll take ownership of optimising your Director's time by managing schedules, filtering distractions, and ensuring key meetings and materials are well-prepared. You'll coordinate seamless travel and expense arrangements, handle inbox and deadline management, and support the collation of high-quality reports and communications. You will take meeting notes and record actions at key meetings and follow up with your Director's team to ensure these actions are completed. Your ability to work independently, manage confidential information, and engage with senior stakeholders is key. You'll also navigate internal systems confidently, supporting financial and administrative tasks while ensuring all processes align with company policies. Executive Assistants across the PfP Group are part of a development network with training, team building and dedicated communications, sponsored by the Head of CEO Office.

You'll be based from our Preston South Rings office 2-3 days each week and you can be based at home or in the office on the other days. You would be required to travel across the UK on average two days per month, which may require occasional overnight stays. In which case your travel and accommodation would be funded (subject to the travel and expenses policy).

• Proven experience as an EA or PA supporting senior leaders
• Handles sensitive information with complete discretion and professionalism
• Remains calm and composed under pressure
• Proactive self-starter with strong prioritisation and multi-tasking abilities
• Skilled in organising complex meetings and managing executive schedules
• Represents leadership with integrity, professionalism, and approachability
• Strong customer service skills with a focus on positive relationship-building
• Confident in engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders

More About you

You bring proven experience as an EA or PA at a senior level, with the utmost discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. As a proactive self-starter, you're skilled at prioritising, multi-tasking strategically, and organising high-level meetings. You represent senior leaders with professionalism, integrity, and approachability at all times. Ideally, you also demonstrate strong customer service skills and a customer-focused mindset when dealing with both colleagues and external stakeholders.

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.