Contact Hays Business Support
Hays Business Support
Executive Assistant
Lancashire
Contact Hays Business Support
- 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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