EA - Send- £35,000 - £40,000 (Pro rata) (25 hours per week)
Our client, a small but vibrant business is looking for a confident candidate for a part time maternity cover contract. This is a fast-paced, varied role requiring a detail-driven, commercially aware person exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to be a trusted right hand that can seamlessly move between priorities for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
* Provide comprehensive day-to-day support to the executive, including calendar management, travel coordination, and inbox management – across several inboxes
* Act as a gatekeeper (if needed) and point of contact for internal team, clients, candidates, partners, and vendors
* Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-ups for meetings
* Manage confidential information with the highest level of discretion
* Coordinate interviews, candidate meetings, and client engagements across multiple time zones
* Assist with client correspondence, proposals, and engagement documentation
* Maintain CRM and candidate records with accuracy and confidentiality
* Support business development activities, including scheduling and research
* Everyday office manager tasks, ensure office rent is paid, cleaner is paid, order office supplies etc.
* Marketing on LinkedIn
Business & Personal Administration
* Track priorities across multiple ventures and ensure deadlines are met
* Handle ad hoc projects, research, and problem-solving requests
* Improve systems, processes, and workflows to increase efficiency
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar senior support role
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Commercially minded, with confidence operating across professional services
* High level of discretion, reliability, and attention to detail
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience a plus
Personal Attributes
* Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
* Calm under pressure with strong time-management skills
* Polished, professional, and personable
* Comfortable working independently and anticipating needs