Executive Assistant

Role: Executive Assistant
Contract: 12 month FTC
Location: Nottingham (Office Based)
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 

This is an exciting opportunity to become the trusted right-hand support to a CEO within a successful and growing organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to become the trusted right-hand support to a CEO within a fast-paced business. Offering exposure to a variety of commercial projects, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety, and is passionate about providing first-class executive support.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary management, coordinating meetings and prioritising competing demands.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence and briefing documents to a high professional standard.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes and ensure actions are followed through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact, liaising with senior stakeholders, external partners and professional advisers.
• Coordinate projects across multiple business areas, ensuring deadlines and objectives are achieved.
• Support recruitment activities, onboarding and the preparation of confidential documentation.
• Assist with commercial research, business initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Provide administrative support relating to commercial and residential property portfolios, including coordinating contractors and maintaining compliance records.
• Organise travel, accommodation and itineraries, alongside managing personal appointments and commitments where required.
• Handle confidential information with complete discretion while providing proactive day-to-day support to the CEO.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to a CEO or Director.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Commercial awareness with the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Executive Assistant looking to join a growing organisation where no two days are the same, with genuine scope to take on increasing responsibility and develop into a senior business support role.

What happens after I apply?

A member of our experienced recruitment team will carefully review your application. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll be in touch to discuss your background, what you’re looking for, and whether the role is the right fit if you’re shortlisted. We’ll guide you through the whole process, from application to placement.

Will my application be kept confidential?

Yes. Your details are only shared with the employer once we’ve spoken with you and you’ve agreed to move forward.

Will someone help me prepare for interviews?

Yes. Your Consultant will brief you on the company, role expectations and the interview process, ensuring you feel informed and confident.

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Meet your Recruitment Consultant, Holly

“The experience I have had with Harper Recruitment when applying for a position has been nothing but outstanding. The professionalism and constant updates from Holly made the process so much easier and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Harper or Holly enough and am very grateful for all their help and assistance in securing my new position.”

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About Harper Recruitment Group

Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across the East Midlands and beyond since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.