Executive Assistant - #2123456

Executive Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Location: Bristol (with some flexibility for home working)
Salary: £33,009 - £36,011 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until February 2027 (or upon the return of the substantive postholder)
Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide professional, confidential, and high-quality support to a senior leadership team within a large and respected organisation.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will play a key part in supporting senior leaders, managing priorities, coordinating activities, and ensuring the smooth running of executive operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leaders.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, and schedules.
• Coordinate priorities and respond to changing business needs.
• Prepare documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support the delivery of strategic objectives through proactive administrative support.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrative support role.
• Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Experience managing complex diaries and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
• Experience minute-taking and coordinating board or leadership meetings.

Additional Information

• Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

If you are a highly organised professional who enjoys supporting senior leaders and thrives in a fast-paced environment, please email your cv to Nicola.Godfrey@reed