Executive Personal Assistant

Eileen Richards Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected national organisation is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior leader. In this dynamic role, you will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and maintain efficient office systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at Executive or Board level, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This role offers a collaborative culture and opportunities to contribute to high-profile projects. Competitive salary of £38,000 p.a. is provided.

Benefits

Collaborative working culture

Contributions to high profile projects

Excellent organisational benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior leaders in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communicator with excellent written skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to a senior leader.
• Manage complex diaries and workflows.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and formal engagements.

Skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Executive Personal Assistant – Leicester – £38,000 p.a.

• Do you thrive in a fast paced, high profile environment where no two days are the same?
• Are you the person senior leaders rely on to keep them informed, prepared, and operating at their absolute best?
• Do you love shaping order from complexity and being the calm, trusted professional at the heart of an organisation?

The Company

Our client is a respected national organisation with an ambitious vision and an inspiring leadership team. Known for its progressive culture, collaborative way of working, and commitment to meaningful long term impact, it plays a central role in shaping policy, innovation, and positive change across the UK and internationally.

You will be joining a forward thinking Executive Office that values professionalism, strategic thinking, and exceptional organisational skill. The environment is dynamic, supportive, and purpose driven. If you want to work somewhere where your contribution truly matters, this is an exciting place to be.

Role & Responsibilities of the Executive Personal Assistant

• Provide high-level, proactive support to a senior leader, ensuring they are fully briefed, prepared and able to maximise their time.
• Manage complex diaries, emails and workflows, prioritising competing demands and ensuring deadlines and follow-ups are met.
• Maintain efficient office systems and processes, continuously improving operations and enabling smooth workflows.
• Ensure timely information flow and provide briefings, reports, presentations and correspondence to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, VIP visits, events and formal engagements, including complex national and international arrangements.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Support governance and senior committees through preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate regulatory or compliance submissions, track actions, monitor risks, and contribute to organisational oversight.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, projects and major organisational events, ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Oversee Executive Office budgets and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide seamless support to the senior leader.

About You as the Executive Personal Assistant

• Significant experience supporting senior leaders at Executive or Board level within a complex, fast moving environment.
• Confident in managing demanding diaries, competing priorities and sensitive correspondence with accuracy, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Able to synthesise information quickly and prepare concise, engaging briefings for a wide range of stakeholders.
• A strong communicator with excellent written skills, sound judgement and the ability to handle matters confidentially.
• Highly organised, self motivated and comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Comfortable arranging complex national and international travel and providing seamless logistical support.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and a proactive, solutions focused approach.
• Flexibility to occasionally support events or commitments outside normal working hours when required.

Additional Benefits

• A collaborative, people centred working culture
• Opportunities to contribute to high profile projects and events
• Excellent organisational benefits package

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