Executive Assistant

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior director at a Leicester-based business. The role offers variety across commercial operations, project coordination, reporting, events and people support.

You will manage a busy diary and inbox, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and drive progress on objectives while handling confidential information with discretion. A proactive, organized approach and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Meeting coordination

Data analysis

Travel arrangements

Communication

AI tools experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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