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Executive Assistant (EA)
Location: Heathfield, East Sussex (TN21) – Hybrid (Combination of home-based and on-site support)
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday – flexible working pattern
Salary: Competitive, hourly rate of between £16 and £17 per hour, depending on experience
About the Role
We are recruiting for a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant (EA) to support the wife of a gentleman living with a brain injury, who receives 24/7 care at home. This is a unique and rewarding role for someone who is practical, dependable, and can confidently provide a blend of administrative and household support.
You will work closely with the family to ensure smooth running of day-to-day life, providing both remote and in-person support across a wide range of responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Diary and Schedule Support:
* Assist with planning and coordinating appointments, meetings, and household activities
* Manage reminders and ensure follow-through on family and household commitments
* Diary and email management as required.
Household Organisation:
* Coordinate routine maintenance, liaise with contractors and service provider
* Ensure household supplies are stocked, including managing food shops and placing accurate orders
* Monitor and maintain records of household tasks and errands
General Assistance:
* Provide hands-on support where needed, from running errands to helping with basic admin tasks
* Assist in managing logistics around the care team and family schedule
* Be a trusted, discreet point of contact to support the family's needs
* Support with holiday arrangements as required
Person Specification
Essential:
* Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or similar support role
* Highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
* A flexible, can-do attitude – able to adapt to changing needs day to day
* Confident working independently and taking initiative
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Emotionally intelligent and able to maintain appropriate boundaries
* Driver with own vehicle
* Discretion and trustworthiness are vital
* Proficient in Microsoft office
Desirable:
* Experience supporting individuals in private households or with caregiving exposure
* Understanding and appreciation of the challenges of supporting a family where a member receives complex 24/7 care
* Familiarity with coordinating care or medical-related appointments
Working Pattern & Flexibility
* Hybrid role with a combination of working from home and the family's home in Heathfield
* Up to 30 hours per week across Monday to Friday
* Flexibility around working hours is essential to accommodate the family's needs
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