Executive Assistant

AUSTIN MATLEY; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in the North England region. This role requires strong judgment and discretion, managing complex responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will coordinate schedules, prepare reports, and liaise with internal teams, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior-level EA or administrative role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, travel, and meeting schedules for senior leaders.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Executive Assistant to provide strategic and high-level administrative support to senior leadership in the North England region. This is a key role that demands strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle complex responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a trusted partner, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, travel, and meeting schedules for senior leaders
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations
• Coordinate and attend leadership meetings, including agendas, logistics, and follow-ups
• Liaise with internal teams with professionalism and tact
• Monitor and track regional priorities, actions, and key project timelines
• Organise regional leadership events, site visits, and external engagements
• Maintain effective systems for document, expense, and information management

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior-level EA or administrative role
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and integrity
• Experience working in a large, fast-paced organisation or regional structure
• Based in or near a key Northern city with occasional travel as needed
• Willingness to attend in-person meetings or events across the region when required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Education

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