Temporary Executive Assistant / Office Manager - Seaham

Office Angels; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager in Seaham. The role is an urgent temporary placement initially for ~2 months with potential extension, offering hybrid work (4 days in the office, 1 day from home). Start immediately, salary 30,000-50,000 DOE, paid hourly.

You will support 4-5 C-suite executives and the Senior Leadership Team. Key duties include diary management, travel coordination, arranging meetings, and ensuring smooth office operations across

Qualifications

• Previous EA/PA experience at senior level.
• Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership teams.
• Strong diary management and calendar coordination.
• Experience arranging complex travel and accommodation.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and respond quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to 4-5 C-suite executives.
• Manage complex diaries across multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate UK and international travel and accommodation.
• Arrange meetings and meeting rooms as required.
• Support wider Senior Leadership Team and office operations.
• Handle competing priorities and respond at pace.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support day-to-day office running; liaison across offices.

Skills

EA experience

PA level

Diary management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder liaising

Office administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Seaham 30,000- 50,000 DOE Temporary Immediate Start

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager to provide high-level support within a busy international business based in Seaham.

This is an urgent temporary opportunity, initially for approximately 2 months with the potential to extend, and we are looking for someone who is available to start immediately, ideally this week.

The role will provide direct support to 4-5 C-suite executives, alongside broader support to the Senior Leadership Team. This is a fast-paced and varied position, so previous experience operating at EA or PA level is essential.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level support to 4-5 C-suite executives
• Managing complex and changing diaries across multiple senior stakeholders
• Coordinating UK and international travel and accommodation
• Arranging meetings, meeting rooms and associated requirements
• Supporting the wider Senior Leadership Team
• Managing conflicting priorities and responding to requests at pace
• Liaising confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing wider office management and administrative support as required
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Liaising with colleagues across international offices

Due to the international nature of the business, there may occasionally be a requirement to respond to emails or telephone calls outside of standard UK working hours, so some flexibility will be required.

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• Previous experience working at EA or PA level is essential
• Experience supporting C-suite executives, directors or senior leadership teams
• Strong diary management and meeting coordination experience
• Experience arranging complex travel, ideally including international travel
• The confidence to support multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously
• The ability to adapt quickly and hit the ground running
• Immediate availability, ideally with the ability to start this week

The Details

• Role: Executive Assistant / Office Manager
• Location: Seaham
• Salary: 30,000- 50,000 DOE, paid on an hourly basis
• Contract: Initially approximately 2 months, with potential to extend
• Hybrid: 4 days office-based / 1 day working from home
• Hours: Either 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Parking: Free onsite parking
• Start: Immediate

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