Executive Assistant

SF Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

SF Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will act as a trusted business partner, anticipating priorities and ensuring the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

The role requires managing complex diaries, coordinating travel, preparing board papers, and handling highly confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a senior executive, Director or C-suite leader.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex, ever-changing diary.
• Coordinating meetings, travel and executive schedules.
• Preparing agendas, presentations and board papers.
• Taking ownership of actions from meetings and ensuring delivery.
• Acting as a key contact for senior stakeholders.
• Handling highly confidential information with discretion.
• Supporting strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Building relationships across the business to deliver priorities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant to the COONottingham | Full-Time | PermanentCompetitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives on building trusted relationships and making a real impact?We're recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious business seeking a highly organised, proactive and discreet Executive Assistant to support its Chief Operating Officer.This is far more than a traditional EA role. You'll become a trusted extension of the COO, acting as a true business partner, anticipating priorities, managing competing demands and ensuring the business continues to operate efficiently behind the scenes.If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, thinking ahead and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working closely with the COO, you'll provide high-level executive support while coordinating business priorities and ensuring actions are followed through.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a complex and ever-changing diary.
• Coordinating meetings, travel and executive schedules.
• Preparing agendas, presentations and board papers.
• Taking ownership of actions arising from meetings and ensuring they're delivered.
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders.
• Handling highly confidential information with complete discretion.
• Supporting strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Building strong relationships across the business to ensure priorities are delivered.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Providing seamless day-to-day support, enabling the COO to focus on strategic priorities.

About You

You'll have:

• Previous experience supporting a senior executive, Director or C-suite leader.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience producing high-quality documentation.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys becoming an extension of the executive you supportsomeone who anticipates what's needed before being asked and genuinely takes pride in making a difference.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence key business initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Genuine opportunity to grow alongside an ambitious business.

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can become a trusted partner to a senior leader and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.