Elevation Recruitment Group
Executive Assistant to Senior Directors
Nottingham | Full-Time | Office-Based | Circa £45,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment and enjoys being at the heart of a successful business?
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering manufacturer for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Director. This is a highly visible role where you will become a trusted partner, helping to drive efficiency, organisation and communication across a busy operational function.
This opportunity is suited to a proactive, resilient and commercially minded EA who enjoys working at pace, can confidently manage competing priorities and isn't afraid to challenge where appropriate. You'll be supporting a decisive and results-focused leader, so you'll need the confidence and professionalism to operate effectively within a direct and high-expectation environment.
The Role
As Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day activities while providing high-level business support across a range of operational and strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a complex and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated
- Organising meetings, site visits, travel arrangements and executive schedules
- Producing reports, presentations and business documentation for senior leadership meetings
- Collating, analysing and presenting operational data and management information
- Monitoring key actions, deadlines and business priorities to ensure delivery
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting with projects, business improvements and operational initiatives
- Handling confidential and commercially sensitive information with absolute discretion
- Preparing meeting packs, agendas and board-level documentation
- Building strong relationships across multiple departments to facilitate effective communication and decision-making
About You
We are looking for a highly organised and driven Executive Assistant who can quickly establish themselves as a trusted extension of the Director.
You'll likely have:
- Significant experience supporting C-Suite executives, Managing Directors, or senior leadership teams
- A proven track record of working within fast-paced, demanding environments
- Strong experience producing and interpreting reports, data analysis and management information
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively with minimal supervision
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
- A confident, professional and engaging approach
- High levels of resilience, discretion and emotional intelligence
- A strong work ethic and a genuine desire to add value
- The ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and keep things moving without being asked
We are looking for someone who enjoys being involved, takes ownership, adapts quickly to changing priorities and can become a true business partner to a busy and ambitious Director. In return, you'll join a successful and growing organisation where your contribution will have a genuine impact on the effectiveness of the senior leadership team.
For more information get in touch with Sarah Larkin at Elevation Recruitment Group.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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