Executive Assistant

Universal Business Team; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great office environment

Many perks

Job summary

Universal Business Team in Northwich is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. This role requires a sharp, organised, and confident individual to manage the MD's diary, drive accountability, and support various business functions.

The successful candidate will handle both executive assistant and general office management duties, ensuring a smooth office environment. A salary between £30,000 and £40,000 is offered, along with a 40-hour work week and various perks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office and business administration.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Confident communicator who holds people accountable.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-driven.
• Comfortable handling confidential matters.
• HR experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MD’s diary and priorities.
• Take minutes and follow up relentlessly.
• Support recruitment, HR, and onboarding.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and travel.
• Keep the office organised and running smoothly.
• Run daily huddles and keep actions on track.

Skills

Office and business administration

Strong Excel skills

Strong Word skills

Confident communication

Highly organised

Proactive

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

HR experience

Job description

Executive Assistant to the MD

Salary £30-40k (neg)

The Managing Director of a rapidly growing family business requires a fast-paced, high-impact executive assistant.

We’re looking for a sharp, organised, and confident Executive Assistant to keep our Managing Director focused on what matters most. You’ll run the diary, drive accountability, and keep the business moving.

It combines not only standard EA responsibilities but also general office management duties too.

If you love structure, pace, and making things happen then please apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the MD’s diary and priorities
• Take minutes and follow up relentlessly
• Support recruitment, HR, and onboarding
• Coordinate meetings, events, and travel
• Keep the office organised and running smoothly
• Run daily huddles and keep actions on track

• Proven experience in office and business administration
• Strong Excel & Word skills
• Confident communicator who holds people accountable
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-driven
• Comfortable handling confidential matters
• HR experience is desirable

• £30,000 - £40,000 salary
• 40 hour working week
• Great office environment and many perks