Temporary PA to Directors

Huntress; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support their senior leadership team. The role involves managing complex diaries, preparing Board packs, and providing administrative support in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and has significant experience working with senior leaders. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant / PA, with proven experience preparing Board packs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex electronic diaries for multiple Directors.
• Prepare and coordinate Board packs for meetings.
• Assist in preparing high-quality presentations.
• Handle incoming calls and visitors professionally.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings.
• Organize meetings and book necessary facilities.
• Provide admin support for internal events and travel arrangements.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation creation

Job description

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to Directors

📍 Location: Leeds City Centre, hybrid working

💼 Temporary or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

💰 £20-22 per hour - open to discussion

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a proactive, highly organised individual to support our senior leadership team in a fast-paced, professional environment.

This is an exciting temporary or temp-to-permanent opportunity, ideal for someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in providing exceptional support, and enjoys being at the heart of a busy, dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex electronic diaries for multiple Directors, arranging internal and external appointments and ensuring all relevant details (location, virtual links, papers, etc.) are included.
• Prepare and coordinate Board packs, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and distributed in advance of meetings.
• Assist the PA to the Boards in preparing high-quality presentations and reports.
• Handle incoming calls and visitors, acting as a professional first point of contact and managing queries efficiently.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings and maintain action trackers to ensure timely follow-up.
• Organise meetings, book rooms, and coordinate catering and refreshments as required.
• Provide administrative support for internal events and Director travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Offer annual leave cover for other PAs when required, working flexibly to ensure continuous support.

About You

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant / PA, with proven experience preparing Board packs and supporting senior leadership teams.
• Confident and advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in creating professional presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Please click apply or contact Rachel Ashton on 0113 2056400

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.