Temp Executive Assistant

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Exeter seeks a dedicated Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team with administrative tasks. This part-time role requires a proactive individual with proven experience in a dynamic environment. You will manage complex calendars, support governance activities, and liaise with stakeholders. This is an immediate start opportunity offering £16 per hour, providing a collaborative work culture without sponsorship for visa applications.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Collaborative working culture

Payroll support

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a professional environment.
• Expertise in managing governance activities.
• High levels of discretion and ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for executive directors.
• Provide governance support and minute taking for meetings.
• Act as liaison for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Multitasking

Diary Management

Discretion

Stakeholder Communication

IT Skills

Job description

£16 per hour DOE | Temporary |Part time | Exeter | Immediate Start

This respected organisation plays a vital role in shaping innovation and partnerships across the health, academic, industry and third sectors. Their fast-paced executive office works at the heart of a mission-driven environment, liaising with high-profile stakeholders and supporting organisational governance at the highest level.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Executive Support, the Executive Assistant will provide seamless, high-level administrative support to the senior leadership team. This is a busy and varied position, requiring attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to multitask under pressure.

This role is part-time - 2.5 days per week

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate travel, accommodation, and meetings for executive directors
• Provide governance support, including agenda preparation, paper distribution, and minute taking for Board and committee meetings
• Act as liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including executive assistants of partner organisations
• Support senior staff with complex meeting arrangements and promote self-management of admin tasks

Key Requirements of the Executive Assistant:

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Expertise in managing governance activities and stakeholder communications
• Excellent multitasking, diary management, and IT skills, with a proactive and self-motivated approach
• High levels of discretion, flexibility, and the ability to build professional relationships at all levels

Company Benefits:

• £16 per hour with weekly pay
• Part-time 2.5 days per week
• Immediate start with a respected regional employer
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Timesheet and payroll support

If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, get in touch today to find out more.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We assess every candidate fairly, based on their skills and potential.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse
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