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CMD Recruitment
Executive Assistant
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Contact CMD Recruitment
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
- Salary
- 45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP Annual + benefits
- Recruiter
- CMD Recruitment
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Contract
Description
Executive Assistant
Up to 65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Marlborough, Wiltshire
9 months maternity cover
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant or Private PA looking for a role where you can really make a difference?
We're working with a successful and well-established private business to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Chairman. This is a varied and interesting role, working closely with the Chairman across both his business and personal commitments.
This is far more than a traditional diary-management role. You'll become a trusted right-hand person, taking ownership of a wide range of responsibilities and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
The Role:
Extensive and proactive diary management, anticipating priorities and resolving clashesCoordinating internal and external meetingsManaging emails and correspondence, drafting responses and ensuring actions are followed throughPreparing documents and information ahead of meetingsArranging complex travel, including flights, accommodation and transfersSupporting recruitment and onboarding of new team membersLiaising with internal teams and external contacts on behalf of the ChairmanSupporting financial and administrative requirementsCoordinating events and private functionsAssisting with monthly Board meetings, including preparation, documentation and follow-upOccasional minute-taking and maintaining clear records of actionsManaging a variety of personal and business administrationAbout You:
Highly organised, discreet and naturally proactive, with the confidence to work directly with a senior business leaderHas previous experience in an EA, Private PA or similar senior support roleIs exceptionally organised and has outstanding attention to detailIs confident managing a busy and ever-changing diaryHas excellent communication skills and sound judgementIs comfortable dealing with confidential and sensitive informationIs confident liaising with people at all levelsTakes genuine pride in making sure everything runs smoothlyWhat's on offer?
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (100% office-based)Salary up to 65,000 per annum (depending on experience)25 days holiday + bank holidaysPensionFree company parkingOpportunity for the role to become permanentVaried, fast-paced and comes with a high level of trust and responsibilityScope to develop the role and take on additional responsibility over timeSuccessful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of application. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Ad ID: 5419015530
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