Executive Assistant

Jobs.co.uk; Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs.co.uk in Walsall is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to provide proactive support to the senior leadership team in a busy, office-based environment. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate competing priorities, prepare materials for meetings, and help maintain structure and efficiency across daily operations.

This role suits an experienced assistant seeking to influence effectiveness within the leadership group.

Qualifications

• Proven EA/PA experience supporting multiple directors.
• Excellent diary management and prioritisation skills.
• Calm under pressure with ability to challenge diplomatically.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings, schedules and priorities across the senior leadership team.
• Prepare agendas, board packs, presentations and supporting documentation for meetings.
• Attend meetings where required, recording key actions and following through to completion.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, visitors, events and customer meetings.
• Support leadership reporting, tracking and wider business administration.
• Provide coordination support across internal communications, events and approved company content.

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

MS Office 365

Communication

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

About The Role

The Executive Assistant position in Walsall offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 annually. Working from the office, you will provide proactive support to senior leadership, bringing structure and composure to daily operations. Your responsibilities involve managing complex calendars, coordinating competing priorities, and ensuring actions are followed through. This role requires a confident professional who can anticipate needs, challenge decisions diplomatically, and maintain organisation under pressure. You will be integral to a growing business near Walsall, where adaptability is essential. Strong planning abilities, clear communication, and a methodical approach are crucial. This position suits an experienced assistant seeking to influence efficiency within a leadership team.

About The Role

The Executive Assistant position in Walsall offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 annually. Working from the office, you will provide proactive support to senior leadership, bringing structure and composure to daily operations. Your responsibilities involve managing complex calendars, coordinating competing priorities, and ensuring actions are followed through. This role requires a confident professional who can anticipate needs, challenge decisions diplomatically, and maintain organisation under pressure. You will be integral to a growing business near Walsall, where adaptability is essential. Strong planning abilities, clear communication, and a methodical approach are crucial. This position suits an experienced assistant seeking to influence efficiency within a leadership team.

Executive Assistant

Walsall – Office Based

Permanent, Full-Time

£35,000 - £40,000

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who knows how to bring structure, organisation and calm to a busy senior leadership team? We are recruiting for an established and growing business near Walsall, looking for a confident and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide proactive support to senior members of the business. This is a fast-paced, friendly environment where priorities can change quickly. You'll need to think ahead, manage competing demands, chase actions and confidently challenge when needed. We're looking for someone who stays calm under pressure, gets things actioned and naturally brings structure and organisation to the people around them.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing busy diaries, meetings, schedules and competing priorities across the senior leadership team
• Preparing agendas, board packs, presentations and supporting documentation for meetings
• Attending meetings where required, recording key actions and proactively following these through to completion
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, visitors, events and customer meetings
• Supporting leadership reporting, tracking and wider business administration
• Providing coordination support across internal communications, events and approved company content

What We're Looking For

• Strong previous Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience, ideally supporting multiple Directors or senior stakeholders
• Excellent diary management, organisation and ability to prioritise multiple competing demands
• Confident supporting strong personalities, with the ability to politely challenge and influence when needed
• Proactive and methodical approach, able to anticipate needs and introduce structure and processes
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Excellent attention to detail, discretion and professionalism, with the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment