Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover – 12-Month FTC) / Chesterfield, UK / Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 / Up to £30,000 5% Bonus More This Role Is NOT for Everyone Most people want a job. We’re looking for a force of nature. Sim & Skills is not just growing – we’re rocketing. As the UK’s fastest-growing healthcare simulation equipment provider, we don’t do average, and we definitely don’t do slow. To keep up, we need an Executive Assistant who’s more than just organised — we need a mission-driven multitasker, a master of detail, and a strategic thinker who thrives under pressure. This is a 12-month maternity cover position — but if you prove you’re that rare 1%, we won’t want to let you go! The Executive Assistant Role: This isn’t your average EA role. You’ll be the heartbeat of the organisation, the right hand to the board, and the glue that holds our high-performing team together. From executive support and HR coordination to operations management, financial admin and ISO compliance — you’ll do it all with precision, poise, and pride. Key Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant * Support the board with insight, planning and confidentiality * Organise travel, events, reports, and high-level meetings * Be our HR and office go-to in Chesterfield * Champion team wellbeing and performance * Deliver wow-worthy customer service * Manage invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial admin * Own quality, compliance, and ISO9001 standards * And yes, spin 100 plates while catching the one that’s falling — before anyone else sees it drop Are You the One? You might be, if you’re: * A proactive EA with laser-sharp attention to detail * Comfortable managing HR, finance, team performance, and compliance * The kind of person who finds typos before they happen * A natural leader and clear communicator * Cool under pressure, confident in chaos, and calm in a crisis * Tech-savvy across CRMs, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace * Familiar with Xero or similar bookkeeping software * Experienced in ISO9001? Even better. What You’ll Get in Return * £28,000–£30,000 salary * Up to 5% performance bonus * 25 days annual leave bank holidays Christmas break * Private health, dental, optical, life & critical illness cover * 24/7 GP access * 5% pension contribution (matched) * Training & personal development opportunities * High-trust, high-impact, high-growth environment * The chance to make a real difference every single day Final Word If you’re looking for a quiet, steady desk job this isn’t it. But if you want a role that will challenge, stretch, and elevate you — while surrounding you with a driven, passionate team — then this is your moment. Sim & Skills are looking for the top 1%. Are you one of them? Apply for this exciting new Executive Assistant position today for immediate consideration