Executive Assistant to Field Operations Director – Calm, Organized Support

Places for People; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary review

Pension matched 7%

35 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Healthcare cashback £500/year

2% bonus scheme

Training and development

Discounts and offers

Job summary

Places for People is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Field Operations Director. You will bring calm, structure and clarity to a fast-paced environment, managing a busy diary, inbox and priorities while providing end-to-end support to the Director and team.

You will attend the nearest office up to 3 days per week, with a hybrid/onsite approach in line with organisational needs. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, generous holiday entitlement and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior director–level executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and polished work under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, diplomacy and confidence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to the Field Operations Director.
• Manage complex diaries and inboxes, calendar coordination and prioritisation.
• Coordinate events and handle multiple priorities to support the Director and team.
• Ensure clear communication, organisation and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Skills

Executive support

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Job description

Places for People is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Field Operations Director. You will bring calm, structure and clarity to a fast-paced environment, managing a busy diary, inbox and priorities while providing end-to-end support to the Director and team.

You will attend the nearest office up to 3 days per week, with a hybrid/onsite approach in line with organisational needs. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, generous holiday entitlement and development opportunities.