Groundcare Executive Assistant
Location: Cambridge (with occasional UK and international travel)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Overview
My Client is seeking a proactive, organised, and highly professional Executive Assistant to support their Managing Director and leadership team in the fast-paced groundcare machinery sector. This pivotal role requires someone who can manage complex schedules, coordinate communications across teams, and help drive forward key business initiatives.
You’ll work from their head office near Cambridge, with occasional travel across the UK and abroad. This role is ideal for someone with a background in groundcare, turfcare, agriculture, or similar environments.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day executive support to the Managing Director and senior leaders
Manage inboxes, flagging urgent issues and delegating or drafting responses where appropriate
Coordinate internal and external communications with professionalism and discretion
Organise meetings, manage diaries, prepare agendas and take accurate minutes
Arrange UK and international travel, accommodation, and logistics
Assist with budget planning, expense reporting, and general admin support
Prepare reports, presentations, and business updates
Track progress of key business initiatives and ensure follow-up actions are completed
Support event planning and trade show participation when required
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or high-level administrative role
Excellent organisation, multitasking, and time management skills
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Self-starter with a solution-focused mindset and the ability to work independently
Experience in or understanding of the groundcare, turfcare, or agricultural sector
Professional, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive information
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience working in a dealership, distributor, or rural machinery business
Familiarity with seasonal business patterns in agriculture or groundcare
Knowledge of CRM or ERP systems
What You’ll Get In Return:
Salary from £40,000 per year
25 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
Enhanced Pension contributions
Benefits App
Sick pay and Group protection income
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