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Executive Assistant

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Burton upon Trent, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Oct 2026
💰 £70,000/yr(£58,000/yr – £70,000/yr)

About the role

Executive Assistant to CEO position based in Burton-On-Trent. This role is full time and hybrid supporting the CEO.

Client Details

My client is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their CEO based in Burton-On-Trent. They are a medium sized business.

Description

Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, managing a complex diary, inbox, and changing priorities.
Coordinate national travel, meetings, and executive schedules.
Prepare presentations, reports, briefing packs, and board-level documentation.
Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing communications with key internal and external stakeholders.
Support executive leadership meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered.Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Executive Assistants and administrative professionals.
Allocate workloads and ensure consistent, high-quality support across the business.
Drive continuous improvement and best practice within the Executive Assistant function.
Support strategic projects, company initiatives, and organisational events.
Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.Profile

Significant experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally at CEO level.
Previous experience managing or mentoring Executive Assistants or administrative teams desirable.
Highly proactive and forward-thinking.
Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Professional, resilient, and adaptable approach.
Calm under pressure and able to work at pace.
Can commute to Burton-On-Trent.
Ability to be flexible with working hours.Job Offer

Hybrid opportunity
Free parking
Flexible working hours
35 hour working week
Great benefits

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