Executive Assistant in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Executive Assistant to CEO position based in Burton-On-Trent. This role is full time and hybrid supporting the CEO.

Client Details

My client is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their CEO based in Burton-On-Trent. They are a medium sized business.

Description

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, managing a complex diary, inbox, and changing priorities.
• Coordinate national travel, meetings, and executive schedules.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing packs, and board-level documentation.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing communications with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Support executive leadership meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered.

Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Executive Assistants and administrative professionals.
• Allocate workloads and ensure consistent, high-quality support across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice within the Executive Assistant function.
• Support strategic projects, company initiatives, and organisational events.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.

Profile

• Significant experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally at CEO level.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring Executive Assistants or administrative teams desirable.
• Highly proactive and forward-thinking.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Professional, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Calm under pressure and able to work at pace.
• Can commute to Burton-On-Trent.
• Ability to be flexible with working hours.

Job Offer

• Hybrid opportunity
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours
• 35 hour working week
• Great benefits