Executive Assistant (Ballymena)

Honeycomb; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Ballymena. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary between £32K and £38K depending on experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong EA/PA experience, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Key responsibilities include managing diaries, preparing materials for board meetings, and providing operations support. The agency promotes a collaborative environment and offers opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EA/PA experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to manage tight deadlines.
• Experience in fast-paced environments is valuable.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary management and travel arrangements.
• Prepare board materials for monthly meetings.
• Support operations with planning and inventory.
• Assist in preparing important reports and documents.
• Collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning.
• Deliver high-class service to internal and external clients.

Skills

Strong EA/PA experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Initiative and self-motivation

Proficient in Microsoft Packages

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be working alongside our client, a highly successful business to recruit an Executive Assistant. This role is a full-time, permanent role with extensive opportunities for progression. The client offers a range of specialist services across multiple industries and has impressive growth plans. With a strong presence within the market, this role is offering the opportunity to gain excellent experience within a thriving industry and to work alongside an award-winning team. Based in Ballymena, a role of this nature does not come to market often and is truly an opportunity not to be missed.

The Role

• Proving support through diary management, travel arrangements, administration and booking of meetings/events.
• Preparation of board packs ahead of monthly board meetings.
• Operations support in terms of inventory, planning and general IT usage.
• Assist in preparation of important materials, reports and documents for wider business needs.
• Assisting with strategic planning alongside the CEO.
• Offer a high‑class service to both the internal team and external clients, building strong relationships for long‑term success.
• Assisting in AdHoc tasks as and when required.

The Person

• The ideal candidate must come with strong EA/PA experience in order to be considered for this position.
• A strong communicator with ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, producing a high standard of outcomes.
• Thrives working within a fast‑paced environment and able to work off their own initiative.
• IT proficient, with experience in using all Microsoft Packages.

The package for this role includes a competitive salary of between £32K-£38K depending on experience. The client offers free on‑site parking and a working week of Monday‑Friday, with core hours 9am‑5pm. There is an expectation for occasional travel with this role.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Erin, Associate Director, at Honeycomb, on the number provided.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.