Executive Assistant to Chairman | Trusted Right-Hand, Office-Based

CMD Recruitment; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Free company parking

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chairman in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The role is varied, offering more than diary management and acting as the right-hand person behind the scenes.

You will manage a busy diary, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, arrange travel, and support recruitment and onboarding. Excellent discretion and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and discreet; able to work directly with a senior leader.
• Experience in an EA, Private PA, or similar senior support role.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a busy diary.
• Confident liaising with people at all levels and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary management, prioritising commitments and avoiding clashes.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings for the Chairman.
• Manage emails and correspondence, draft responses, drive actions.
• Prepare documents and information ahead of meetings.
• Arrange complex travel including flights, accommodation, transfers.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contacts on behalf of the Chairman.
• Assist with financial and administrative requirements.
• Coordinate events and private functions; support Board meetings.
• Occasional minute-taking and record-keeping of actions.

Skills

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Email management

Document preparation

Travel arrangement

Recruitment onboarding

Liaison with stakeholders

Administrative support

Board meeting support

Minute-taking

Personal and business admin

Job description

CMD Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chairman in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The role is varied, offering more than diary management and acting as the right-hand person behind the scenes.

You will manage a busy diary, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, arrange travel, and support recruitment and onboarding. Excellent discretion and organisational skills are essential.