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Executive Assistant

Lancashire

Hays Business Support

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
38000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Hays Business Support
Closes
10 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Contract Type
Permanent

Description

Your new company

You'll be joining an established UK business with a strong presence in its sector and a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, playing a key role in keeping priorities organised and ensuring the smooth running of the executive office.

Your new role

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you'll provide high-level, proactive support across a varied and demanding workload. You'll act as a trusted point of contact, managing competing priorities and helping the CEO make the best use of their time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a busy and frequently changing diaryCoordinating meetings, appointments and travel arrangementsPreparing agendas, presentations, reports and meeting materialsManaging correspondence and acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the CEOSupporting senior leadership meetings, including coordinating papers and taking actions where requiredOrganising internal and external meetings and eventsHandling confidential and commercially sensitive information with discretionBuilding effective relationships with senior stakeholders across the businessProviding wider administrative and project support as requiredWhat you'll need to succeed

You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant or senior PA who is comfortable supporting at CEO, Managing Director or Board level. You'll be highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities and able to anticipate what needs to happen next rather than wait for direction.

You'll also need:

Previous experience supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced environmentExcellent diary and meeting management skillsStrong written and verbal communicationConfidence communicating with senior internal and external stakeholdersExcellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectivelyStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and PowerPointA professional, adaptable and proactive approachComplete discretion when dealing with confidential informationWhat you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-profile EA position where you'll work closely with the CEO of an established UK business. You'll have genuine exposure to senior-level decision-making and the opportunity to become a trusted and valued member of the leadership support function.

You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package alongside the opportunity to develop within a successful and growing organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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