Executive Assistant to MD at Growth SME

Universal Business Team; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Lunch provided x3 times per week

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director in a fast-growing SME. The role offers exposure at leadership level, with variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to strategic progress.

Based in Chesterfield, this office-based position requires strong organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality documents and presentations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Diary & inbox management, prioritising meetings and travel.
• Meeting coordination, agendas, minute-taking and actions follow-up.
• Document and presentation preparation to a high standard.
• Support of a small number of key client accounts, including quotes and CRM updates.
• Stakeholder liaison with internal teams and external partners.
• Confidential administration of sensitive information.
• Operational and office support across the business.
• HR duties, supporting senior leadership with policies and people matters.

Skills

EA experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Multi-priority

Diary management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Business Team is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director in a fast-growing SME. The role offers exposure at leadership level, with variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to strategic progress.

Based in Chesterfield, this office-based position requires strong organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality documents and presentations.