Executive Assistant

Temporary Part Time Executive Assistant to the C-Suite – Maternity Cover 

North Nottinghamshire, commutable from Mansfield, Chesterfield and Retford.

Office-based (10am–3pm most days)
Temporary, Weekly Pay.£15-16 per hour dependent on experience.

Considering immediately available/short term notice candidates. 9-12 Month Duration.

We’re supporting a fast-paced, ambitious business in their search for a Temporary Executive Assistant to provide crucial support to the CEO, COO, and wider C-Suite during a maternity cover period.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment, can work proactively, and has experience influencing the successful delivery of projects at Director level.

You’ll be at the heart of the business – ensuring the executive team is supported, communication is seamless, and the day-to-day runs like clockwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide organisational and administrative support to the Executive Team

• Ensure smooth running of Board and Committee processes – including agendas, minute-taking, report preparation, and follow-up of actions

• Office management (general day-to-day running – not staff management)

• Diary and email management for senior execs

• Handle and direct phone calls appropriately

• Book training and conferences for staff

• Support internal staff events and ad hoc projects

• General administration as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar high-level EA or business support role, ideally in a commercial or fast-paced setting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

• Confident, upfront, and honest communicator who can build relationships at all levels

• Effective under pressure with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Comfortable working independently and remotely if required

• A background in customs or regulatory environments would be a real advantage

If you are suitable and interested in the position , apply today to be considered!