Executive Assistant

UBT; Saxilby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful and fast-growing organisation within the manufacturing sector is seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant. This dynamic role involves supporting Directors at board level, contributing to HR, office management, and business operations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be organised, adaptable, and possess strong communication skills, with opportunities for personal development and exposure to leadership.

Benefits

21.5 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Growth by Sharing Bonus

Free lunches on Company performance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an EA, PA, or senior administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable juggling changing priorities with a calm, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and inbox control for three Directors.
• Drafting contracts and onboarding coordination.
• Ensuring smooth daily operations of the office.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits: 21.5 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 25 Days with service), Growth by Sharing Bonus, free lunches on Company performance.

Are you a natural organiser with exceptional attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety, and want to work directly with a high-energy leadership team?

We are recruiting for a dynamic and highly motivated Executive Assistant on behalf of our client, a successful and fast-growing organisation within the manufacturing sector. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting three Directors at board level, while also contributing to HR, office management, and business operations.

This is a varied, people-facing role that calls for someone who is not only highly organised and confident but also team-spirited and adaptable. If you're the kind of person who takes initiative, solves problems before they happen, and is always one step ahead, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Executive Support

• Diary management and inbox control for three Directors
• Meeting scheduling, minute-taking, and action tracking
• Booking national/international travel and accommodation
• Expense and credit card management
• Discreet handling of sensitive and ad hoc matters
  
  
  

HR & People Administration

• Drafting contracts and onboarding coordination
• Payroll support and holiday/sick leave tracking
• General HR and people support administration
  
  
  

Office & Facilities Management

• Ensuring smooth daily operations of the office
• Supplier management and stock ordering
• Overseeing the customer experience centre - maintaining a presentable and welcoming environment
• Company vehicle administration
  
  
  

Business Support

• First point of contact for visitors
• Inter-departmental support and collaboration
• Assisting with internal communications and company-wide projects
  
  
  

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in an EA, PA, or senior administrative role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and multitasking skills
• Strong organisational flair with acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Comfortable juggling changing priorities with a calm, can-do attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
  

Bonus if you have experience within manufacturing or industrial environments, or have worked with HR/payroll systems!

What's in It for You?

This role offers you the chance to be part of a genuinely exciting period of growth in a company with a forward-thinking culture. You'll have exposure to senior leadership, room for personal development, and a team environment that values contribution and celebrates success.