Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Location: Derby
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and highly innovative SME for an experienced and capable Executive Assistant to support a Technical Director in a pivotal role. Our client is a forward-thinking and fast-growing organisation, recognised for delivering innovative solutions within its sector. The business places strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building a collaborative, high-performing team.

This is a hands-on position requiring close collaboration with a senior leader in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, supporting strategic priorities, and driving actions across the business.

This opportunity would suit a professional, articulate individual who is proactive, highly organised, and confident working at pace while managing multiple priorities. As Executive Assistant you will need to have the ability to work autonomously and take responsibility to ensure actions are followed up and completed.

The Role

The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, providing high-level administrative and organisational support, while also contributing to wider business activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a complex and dynamic diary, ensuring effective prioritisation of time and commitments
• Overseeing inbox management, correspondence, and follow-up actions
• Acting as a central point of contact between the Director and internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting projects from initial brief through to delivery
• Driving actions forward and ensuring tasks are completed, holding colleagues to account in a professional and respectful manner
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas/reports, and tracking outcomes and actions
• Arranging travel, accommodation, and business events as required
• Supporting with light HR administrative duties
• Handling confidential information with the highest level of discretion

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive individual, comfortable operating within a busy SME environment.

Key requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role supporting senior leadership preferably within and SME environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of emotional intelligence, with the ability to influence and manage relationships effectively
• A confident and professional approach, with the ability to challenge constructively where appropriate
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• High level of integrity and discretion

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus and profit share
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA seeking a role that offers real variety, responsibility, and the chance to work closely with a senior leader.

The position goes beyond traditional administrative support and will suit an individual who is confident, proactive, and able to add value by driving outcomes and maintaining momentum across the business.

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