Executive Personal Assistant

Executive Personal Assistant
Leicester
c£37,000 p.a.

• Do you thrive in a fast paced, high profile environment where no two days are the same?
• Are you the person senior leaders rely on to keep them informed, prepared, and operating at their absolute best?
• Do you love shaping order from complexity and being the calm, trusted professional at the heart of an organisation?

The Company:
Our client is a respected national organisation with an ambitious vision and an inspiring leadership team. Known for its progressive culture, collaborative way of working, and commitment to meaningful long term impact, it plays a central role in shaping policy, innovation, and positive change across the UK and internationally.
You will be joining a forward thinking Executive Office that values professionalism, strategic thinking, and exceptional organisational skill. The environment is dynamic, supportive, and purpose driven. If you want to work somewhere where your contribution truly matters, this is an exciting place to be.

Role & Responsibilities of the Executive Personal Assistant:

• Provide high-level, proactive support to a senior leader, managing a complex diary and ensuring they are fully briefed and prepared.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the senior leader’s office, maintaining efficient processes and supporting the wider Executive Support team.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare agendas, papers, reports, briefings, and correspondence to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate meetings, events, VIP visits, and complex national and international travel arrangements.
• Support governance processes and senior committees through preparation of documentation, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to major events, projects, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as financial processing and HR processes, including interviews and record-keeping.

About You as the Executive Personal Assistant:

• Significant experience supporting senior leaders at Executive or Board level.
• Confident managing demanding diaries, competing priorities, and sensitive correspondence with accuracy and diplomacy.
• Able to synthesise information quickly and prepare concise, high-quality briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and a professional, confidential approach.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Comfortable arranging complex national and international travel.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Flexibility to occasionally support events or commitments outside normal working hours when required.

Additional Benefits:

• A collaborative, people centred working culture
• Opportunities to contribute to high profile projects and events
• Excellent organisational benefits package

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