Executive Assistant PA in Beccles, Suffolk

Executive Assistant

Beccles, Suffolk | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | £33,000–£35,000 per annum

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch.

Benefits:

• £33,000–£35,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Christmas shutdown
• 3% pension
• Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
• Free car parking
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Gym & Bungay swimming pool discounts
• Free hot & cold drinks, monthly treats and Christmas hampers

Position 1 Recruitment is recruiting for an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator to join an established and respected business at its Suffolk site. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant, PA, Administrator or Business Support professional to provide direct support to the Plant Director within a busy operational environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Plant Director and wider site teams, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support, helping ensure the site operates efficiently and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing executive and administrative support to the Plant Director
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly management reports and KPIs
• Maintaining confidential records and key site documentation
• Coordinating meetings, events, customer visits and training
• Maintaining SQDCP reporting
• Managing SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and site communications
• Supporting employee travel, vehicle administration and NAVAN bookings
• Maintaining annual leave and sickness records
• Supporting employee awards and engagement surveys
• Managing stationery, merchandise and general site administration
• Supporting Health & Safety and People teams
• Developing and updating Excel-based business reporting
• Supporting internal systems and new system implementation
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and standardise administration

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior Administrator or Business Support professional who can manage competing priorities and work confidently to deadlines.

You will be comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have experience handling confidential information with discretion. Experience within a manufacturing, production or operational environment would be advantageous.

You will be self-motivated, adaptable and confident using your initiative, with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering high standards. You should also be comfortable identifying improvements and challenging existing processes where appropriate.

Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior Administrator, Business Administrator or Business Support role would be advantageous.

Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.