Executive Assistant - Exciting Opportunity in Innovation & Enterprise 🌟
📍 Location: Nottingham (Innovation & Enterprise Environment)
🕗 Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
💼 Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Organisation

This role sits within a forward-thinking organisation that supports a thriving community of innovative businesses. With strong links between academia and industry, this growing hub provides a dynamic environment where enterprise, collaboration, and research intersect.

Currently home to over 40 organisations, the organisation is poised for expansion, with ambitious plans to increase its footprint across multiple campuses. Its reputation is well-established within the UK innovation sector and is gaining international recognition.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Executive Team (CEO and COO). This is a key role for a confident and adaptable professional who thrives in a varied position and enjoys making a difference.

As Executive Assistant, you will work closely with senior leadership, supporting day-to-day operations, projects, board activities, and internal business processes such as HR and governance. You'll also assist the wider team with ad hoc tasks and internal initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, agile, and fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same and your contributions will be valued.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Team

Manage inboxes, prioritise communications, and follow up on key actions

Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel (domestic and international)

Prepare board packs, agendas, and minutes for senior-level meetings

Support with HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and appraisals

Assist wider team projects, including tracking KPIs and financial records

Provide occasional cover for reception or team admin support when required

What You'll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong administrative/secretarial background

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

High levels of organisation and attention to detail

Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and handle confidential information with discretion

Calm and solution-focused under pressure

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Experience supporting executive-level or board meetings

Familiarity with project management or HR systems

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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