Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in Leeds, UK at Focus 5 Recruitment Ltd
Focus 5 Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing business to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. This is on on-site role, 5 days a week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys operating at the heart of a business, providing high-level support to a senior leader whilst playing a key role in keeping the wider organisation running smoothly.
Supporting a commercially focused and ambitious Managing Director, you’ll become a trusted partner, helping to manage priorities, coordinate key business activities and ensure the leadership team operates effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This is far more than a traditional administrative role. We’re looking for someone who can think ahead, solve problems, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across all levels of a business.
The Role
As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, you’ll provide proactive support across a broad range of responsibilities, helping maximise the MD’s effectiveness and ensuring key projects, meetings and initiatives continue to move forward.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a complex and fast-moving diary, ensuring priorities are effectively organised and coordinated
* Arranging domestic and international travel, meetings and detailed itineraries
* Acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the Managing Director
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, senior leaders and external partners
* Preparing presentations, reports, briefing documents and correspondence
* Coordinating leadership meetings, board meetings and business reviews
* Capturing actions and ensuring follow-up activity is completed across the organisation
* Supporting strategic projects, research activities and business initiatives
* Tracking key deliverables and helping drive accountability across teams
* Handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion
About You
We’re looking for a highly organised and commercially aware Executive Assistant who thrives in a busy and demanding environment.
You’ll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and supporting senior leaders at the highest level.
You’ll ideally have:
* Previous experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO or senior executive
* Experience operating within a fast-paced commercial environment
* Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to anticipate challenges and proactively find solutions
* Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
* Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
* High levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence
* Confidence working with Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools
What’s in it for You?
* Salary of £45,000 £ 55,000 depending on experience
* A varied and highly visible role supporting a senior business leader
* Direct exposure to strategic business decisions and leadership activity
* The opportunity to work within an ambitious and growing organisation
* A collaborative and high-performing working environment
* Genuine scope to make a meaningful impact within the business
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role with real responsibility, variety and influence.
Apply today or contact Focus 5 Recruitment for a confidential discussion
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Focus 5 Recruitment Ltd
Location: Leeds, UK
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