Are you a highly professional and organised individual with exceptional business support and executive assistant experience? We are recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for an Executive Assistant/ Project Lead - Director to join their Business Operations team in Sheffield.
Key Vacancy Information
Temporary (3-6 Months) Location: Sheffield City Centre (Hybrid Working 3 days min in office) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, approx. 9am-5pm) Start Date: Salary:£34,800 - £37,500 dependent on experience.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a senior executive, supporting high-level decision-making and strategic delivery. You'll be instrumental in managing complex diaries, coordinating projects, and handling sensitive communications with key stakeholders internally and externally across various organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct support to a Director in the Executive Leadership Team, enabling effective delivery of organisational priorities.
* Manage complex diary arrangements, travel bookings, and meeting coordination
* Managing agendas and follow-up actions, preparation support for meetings
* Act as the first point of contact for the Executive Director, handling enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
* Assist with policy development and contribute to briefings, reports, and presentations.
* Maintain confidential office systems and ensure accurate information management.
* Liaise with internal support services
* Support recruitment and procurement processes where required.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in executive support, business administration, or policy coordination.
* Must be able to start in October/ November 2025 and commit to 3-6 months requirement (could become longer or a permanent opportunity)
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and diary management systems.
* Professional, discreet, and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team and gain exposure to strategic operations at an executive level. If you're ready to hit the ground running and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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Desired Skills and Experience
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a senior executive, supporting high-level decision-making and strategic delivery. You'll be instrumental in managing complex diaries, coordinating projects, and handling sensitive communications with key stakeholders internally and externally across various organisations.
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