Executive Assistant to VPs | Fast-Paced, Organized & Discreet

Farnell Global; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Flexible home working

Cycle to work Scheme

Reward schemes

Job summary

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. The Executive Assistant will play a central role supporting two VPs in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers diary management, travel coordination, meetings, and project support, with responsibility for crafting communications and maintaining smooth office operations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and calendar management.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes.
• Receive screen and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail and email.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Arrange flights, accommodation and travel arrangements.
• Manage expenses for senior stakeholders as required.
• Provide reception cover and general office support when needed.
• Support internal communications and coordination for events like Town Hall.

Skills

Diary management

Travel arrangements

Executive support

MS Office

Communication

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. The Executive Assistant will play a central role supporting two VPs in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers diary management, travel coordination, meetings, and project support, with responsibility for crafting communications and maintaining smooth office operations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.