Executive Assistant

Places for People; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary review

Pension matched 7%

35 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Healthcare cashback £500/year

2% bonus scheme

Training and development

Discounts and offers

Job summary

Places for People is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Field Operations Director. You will bring calm, structure and clarity to a fast-paced environment, managing a busy diary, inbox and priorities while providing end-to-end support to the Director and team.

You will attend the nearest office up to 3 days per week, with a hybrid/onsite approach in line with organisational needs. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, generous holiday entitlement and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior director–level executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and polished work under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, diplomacy and confidence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to the Field Operations Director.
• Manage complex diaries and inboxes, calendar coordination and prioritisation.
• Coordinate events and handle multiple priorities to support the Director and team.
• Ensure clear communication, organisation and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Skills

Executive support

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just whowe'relooking for! Of course, experience andtrack recordare important, butwe'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That'ssomeone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading SocialEnterprisewe'rededicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Colleagues.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

At Places for People, we're more than just an organisation — we're a social enterprise with People at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Field Operations Director and help us continue making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

More about your role

The roles requires up to 2 to 3 days on site.

As Executive Assistant, you'll provide high-quality support to the Field Operations Director, helping them stay focused, prepared, and able to deliver their best work. You'll be the person who brings calm, structure, and clarity to a busy and fast paced environment, ensuring priorities are managed and communication flows smoothly.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety. From coordinating a complex and fast-moving diary and inbox, to event management and managing multiple priorities, you'll provide end to end support to the Director and his team.

The Essential Criteria for this role is listed below

• Demonstrable experience of supporting Senior Director–level executives in a fast paced, complex organisation.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, polished work under pressure.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with professionalism, diplomacy, and confidence.

• Proven experience managing multiple projects and priorities, often with tight deadlines and shifting expectations.

More About You.

You’ll be someone who brings confidence, structure and professionalism to every interaction. You take real pride in delivering high quality work and you naturally spot the details that others might miss. You're comfortable supporting senior leaders and understand how to navigate busy diaries, changing priorities and sensitive information with discretion and good judgement.

You will be required to attend your nearest office up to 3 days a week, we are flexible with this approach.

The benefits

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with theoptionto buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extraperksincluding huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more