Executive Assistant

Adecco; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Nottingham. This full-time, temporary role involves providing high-level support to the CEO and COO. Responsibilities include managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and supporting HR processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses exceptional organisational and communication skills. Competitive salary offered between £28,000 - £30,000.

Benefits

Friendly, collaborative team culture

Opportunities for growth

Impactful role in an innovation community

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or PA at senior level.
• Outstanding organisational, written, and communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital tools.
• A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for the Executive Team and key stakeholders.
• Managing diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements (UK and international).
• Coordinating board meetings, preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
• Supporting HR processes - from recruitment and onboarding to appraisals.
• Assisting with projects, events, and wider team administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Job description

Executive Assistant | Nottingham | Full-time, Temporary 3 months (37.5 hours per week) | £28,000 - £30,000 DOE | Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

Join a thriving innovation community! Home to over 40 pioneering businesses and organisations. We bridge the gap between academia and industry - driving collaboration, creativity, and growth. As we continue to expand, we're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join our team.

About the role

You'll provide high-level support to our CEO and COO, ensuring their day-to-day operations run smoothly. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, communication, and problem-solving. You'll handle everything from diary management and correspondence to board coordination and HR administration - all while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the first point of contact for the Executive Team and key stakeholders.
• Managing diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements (UK and international).
• Coordinating board meetings, preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
• Supporting HR processes - from recruitment and onboarding to appraisals.
• Assisting with projects, events, and wider team administration.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or PA at senior level.
• Outstanding organisational, written, and communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital tools.
• A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.

Why join the team?

• Be part of a forward-thinking innovation community.
• Friendly, collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to grow and make a real impact as we expand.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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