Secretary / Assistant EA

Confidential; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Secretary/EA Assistant to support an Executive Assistant in a busy, friendly office. The role is full-time and office-based, offering exposure to a broad range of responsibilities and the chance to work with local, national and international clients.

You will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support, manage diaries, liaise with clients, prepare documents and organise travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as administrator or secretary.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication.
• Accurate typing and strong written English.
• Experience transcribing handwritten notes and audio recordings.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and coordinate appointments.
• Liaise with clients via telephone and email.
• Prepare letters, reports and speeches.
• Organise travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Transcribe handwritten notes and audio recordings.
• Support ongoing projects and business activities.
• Ensure administrative processes are accurate and efficient.

Skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Typing

Transcription

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidential handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation as a Secretary/EA Assistant, working closely with an experienced Executive Assistant in a friendly and supportive office environment.

As a key member of the team, you will provide a high standard of administrative and secretarial support while contributing to a variety of projects throughout the year. This full-time, office-based role offers exposure to a broad range of responsibilities and the chance to build strong relationships with local, national and international clients.

Key duties will include:

• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Liaising with clients via telephone and email
• Preparing letters, reports and speeches
• Organising travel arrangements and itineraries
• Transcribing handwritten notes and audio recordings
• Supporting ongoing projects and business activities
• Ensuring administrative processes are completed accurately, efficiently and to a high professional standard

This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll be joining a collaborative team that values professionalism, attention to detail and excellent customer service.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator or secretary with:

• An excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills
• Accurate typing and a high standard of written English
• Experience transcribing handwritten notes and audio recordings
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• A professional approach to handling confidential information
• A commitment to delivering work of the highest standard

If you are highly organised, thrive in a varied role and enjoy supporting senior professionals, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

The Consultancy:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.