Position : Executive Assistant

Location : Sheffield, South Yorkshire (on-site)

Hours : Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30 pm

Salary : circa £35,000 with an excellent benefits package in addition

Due to an internal re-organisation to support long term growth, our client has an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant / EA / Personal Assistant / PA, to assist the Managing Director, Operations Director and Executive Chairman.

They are a dynamic, people focused organisation which is growing year on year. The leadership team genuinely operate an open-door policy and are part of the team, not just "the management". The culture is professional but fun.

The role will suit a natural organiser who can handle anything that comes their way and who wants to be the glue in a leadership team.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Managing Director, Operations Director and Executive Chairman
Manage all calendars and diaries including scheduling meetings and appointments
Co-ordinate travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries to include booking of rail, flights, hotels, hire cars, restaurants
Collate and process all Leadership expenses
Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records relating to leadership activities
Act as gatekeeper for all incoming communications
Responding to incoming communications where necessary, and re-directing to the more appropriate person if required
Organise events, meetings, catering etc when needed
General clerical and administrative duties as required

About You

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or very similar
Educated to A level standard as a minimum
Qualifications or certifications in Business Administration or similar are preferred
Fluent written and spoken English
A good level of numeracy / commercial awareness
Strong IT skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Office
First class interpersonal skills
Sense of humour essential
Car owner driver preferred
Experience of the engineering or manufacturing arena is preferred but not essential