EA to CEO and Chairman
Job Description
Executive Assistant to CEO, Chairman & Senior Leadership Team
Location: Burton on trent (with some travel to London & Manchester)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits
Working Pattern: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
Are you a master of organisation, diplomacy, and discretion? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation as Executive Assistant to the CEO, Chairman, and key members of our Senior Leadership Team-including the MD, CFO, and HR Director.
The Role:
In this pivotal position, you'll be the right hand to some of our most senior decision-makers. You'll enable the smooth running of high-level operations through:
- Full inbox management and correspondence handling
- Complex diary coordination and travel planning across the UK (Manchester & London)
- Organising and supporting Board and Executive meetings - including preparing agendas and minute-taking
- Processing expenses and ensuring timely approvals
- Acting as a gatekeeper and trusted liaison both internally and externally
Who You Are:
You're a confident, proactive EA with experience supporting C-suite executives in fast-moving environments. Your calm under pressure and intuitive understanding of priorities means you're always two steps ahead. You have:
- Impeccable organisational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
- Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing priorities
- A natural ability to build trust at the highest levels
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary up to £55,000
- Hybrid working model-four days in their Burton office, one day from home
- Opportunity to make a direct impact at executive level
- A collaborative and ambitious team environment
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Required Skills
- Executive Assistant
- PA