Executive Assistant

Cherry Professional Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Cherry Professional Ltd. is partnering with a Leicester-based business to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior director and leadership team. This role is office-based, fast-paced, and requires proactive coordination of projects and processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will manage calendars, prepare reports, coordinate meetings, and support business systems improvements across multiple areas including commercial operations and events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Executive Assistant or Senior Business Support role.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Professional, confidential in approach and able to handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy and ever-changing diary and inbox
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing reports, presentations and business documentation
• Coordinating meetings, agendas and follow-up actions
• Supporting projects and driving progress against key objectives
• Producing and analysing business data and management information
• Monitoring team performance information and reporting metrics
• Arranging travel, accommodation and company events
• Assisting with employee-related administration and business processes
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of systems and procedures

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Report preparation

Meetings coordination

Data analysis

Travel arrangements

Administration

Microsoft Office

AI tools knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Executive Assistant

Enderby, Leicester Full Time | Office Based

Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits Package

Cherry Professional are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious Leicester-based business for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior director and wider leadership team.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for an organised and proactive EA who enjoys being at the heart of a business. You will work closely with a senior leader, helping to coordinate projects, streamline processes and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

This opportunity offers genuine variety and exposure across multiple areas of the business, including commercial operations, project coordination, reporting, events and people support.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy and ever-changing diary and inbox
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing reports, presentations and business documentation
• Coordinating meetings, agendas and follow-up actions
• Supporting projects and driving progress against key objectives
• Producing and analysing business data and management information
• Monitoring team performance information and reporting metrics
• Arranging travel, accommodation and company events
• Assisting with employee-related administration and business processes
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of systems and procedures

About You

• Previous experience within an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Business Support role
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
• Professional, confident and highly confidential in your approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience using AI tools and technology to improve efficiency would be advantageous

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