Executive Assistant to MD

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly-skilled Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive and well-organised support to the Managing Director of a busy Northamptonshire company.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished EA who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will have a proven career history of providing seamless executive-level business support within a large organisation, ideally within the manufacturing sector.

Hours:

• Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Salary and benefits:

• £36,000
• Free parking
• Life assurance – x3 salary
• 20 days holiday, plus one additional day further every year after two years up to a maximum of 25 days

As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Delivering seamless administrative support to the Managing Director
• Creating and maintaining all systems and records ensuring all information is accurate and up to date
• Carrying out effective diary and inbox management
• Scheduling meetings, issuing agendas and arranging suitable venues
• Providing minute taking support
• Producing professional documents and reports
• Managing all incoming written correspondence
• Making travel arrangements and dealing with itineraries and accommodation

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience as an EA or PA at Director / Executive level
• Ideally degree-qualified (or equivalent)
• Well-versed in complex diary and inbox management, as well as making travel arrangements
• Previous work within a company based in the professional service / property sectors is preferred
• IT proficient, with excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to effectively prepare, type and distribute professional correspondence including letters and reports
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion