Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
£35k – £40k DOE
Permanent
Nottingham
Full-time
Harper Recruitment Group are partnering with a highly regarded establishment who are looking to appoint an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior department heads.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional communication skills and can confidently manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of senior management operations.
What will the role involve?
- Managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and arranging travel itineraries
- Providing proactive administrative support to department heads, ensuring deadlines and priorities are effectively managed
- Organising meeting rooms, preparing meeting packs and coordinating refreshments
- Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes and distributing agendas and relevant paperwork
- Producing professional presentations, reports and supporting documentation
- Managing incoming telephone calls, screening enquiries and directing queries to the appropriate departments
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar senior administrative role is essential
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Proven ability to manage complex diaries and coordinate multiple priorities effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional and confident approach
- A proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate requirements and work independently
- Highly organised, adaptable and able to use initiative in a busy working environment
What is in it for you?
- Excellent working environment
- Friendly and supportive team
- Competitive salary and a range of company benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Opportunities for career development and internal progression
Apply NOW to avoid disappointment!
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.
About Harper Recruitment Group: Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.
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What if I don't hear back?
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we're unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you haven't heard from us within three days, please assume you haven't been successful on this occasion — but do apply for other roles in the future.
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