Executive Assistant to MD | Global Travel & Strategy Support

Confidential; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Modern Sheffield office

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Sheffield to support the Managing Director. The role is primarily office-based with up to one day of hybrid working, offering a competitive £40,000–£50,000 full-time salary and a permanent contract.

You will manage complex diaries, arrange international travel across time zones, prepare briefs, coordinate key projects and events, and act as a trusted partner ensuring the MD's time is optimised.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders or directors.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook and other modern workplace tools.
• Professional, diplomatic, and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the MD and prioritise across multiple business areas.
• Manage complex diaries and international travel plans across time zones.
• Monitor and triage inboxes, responding on behalf of the MD where appropriate.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare meeting agendas, papers, and briefing notes; follow-up actions.
• Coordinate leadership meetings and strategy sessions.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Diary management

International travel

MS 365

Communication skills

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Sheffield to support the Managing Director. The role is primarily office-based with up to one day of hybrid working, offering a competitive £40,000–£50,000 full-time salary and a permanent contract.

You will manage complex diaries, arrange international travel across time zones, prepare briefs, coordinate key projects and events, and act as a trusted partner ensuring the MD's time is optimised.