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Executive Assistant to Director
Milton Keynes, hybrid (2 days WFH and 3 days in the office)
Permanent

Are you a proactive, detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a Director within a globally recognised brand, with high-level administrative and strategic support.

This is more than just a diary management role - it's an opportunity to become a trusted partner, helping to drive efficiency, clarity, and impact across a dynamic leadership team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own the Director's schedule - from meetings and appointments to complex travel itineraries.
• Create, proofread, and polish presentations, reports, and internal documents.
• Support key initiatives and act as a 'super user' for employee engagement platform.
• Manage email and phone correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including last-minute changes and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items to keep things moving.
• Handle expense reports and assist with budget tracking.
• Be the go-to contact between the Senior Leadership Team and internal/external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in an EA or senior administrative role.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills - especially PowerPoint.
• Tech-savvy with a willingness to learn new tools and platforms.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and initiative.
• A calm, can-do attitude with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A confident team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Someone who takes ownership and pride in their work.
• Detail-oriented, productive, and able to work independently.
• Positive, adaptable, and always ready to go the extra mile.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Are you an experienced PA or EA looking for a new challenge in a growing, dynamic legal team? We’re looking for a highly organised individual to support a busy Partner and team working on major planning and environmental projects.

This role offers the chance to help shape and improve administrative systems in a growing practice with a strong focus on high-quality contentious work. It's ideal for someone proactive, highly organised and confident managing complex diaries and documents in a busy legal environment.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or PA, ideally supporting at partners
• Strong diary management skills, with the ability to juggle complex schedules
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively, even with competing demands
• Comfortable implementing, developing and improving team processes and systems
• Confident with IT, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document management systems
• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment is a must

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Managing the Partner’s diary, meetings, and travel arrangements, ensuring effective scheduling and planning
• Acting as the main point of contact between the Partner and internal/external clients and colleagues
• Managing and organising the Partner’s email inbox, ensuring urgent matters are highlighted and responses are timely
• Creating efficient systems for filing emails, documents, and matter records
• Assisting with time recording and submitting Partner’s expenses
• Arranging and preparing for meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions
• Handling document bundling (electronic and hard copy), preparing reports and managing document rooms
• Ensuring billing processes are tracked and kept up to date, maintaining accurate financial records for the team
• Supporting wider team fee earners with administrative tasks, including preparation of contentious documents
• Maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive information

Hours and Salary

• £40,000 per annum plus bonus
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home
• Mondy to Friday 9am- 5pm (some flexibility required at times)
• Excellent benefits package

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support two Directors and assist across the wider leadership team in a fast-paced, growing business. This is a varied role combining executive support with operational project coordination, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, variety, and impact.

Benefits:

• 31 days holiday (incl. public holidays)
• Funded training opportunities (internal and external)
• Pension scheme
• Staff referral bonus
• Long-service recognition rewards

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level diary, inbox, and meeting support to Directors
• Prepare briefings, reports, and business documents to tight deadlines
• Coordinate cross-team projects and internal initiatives
• Liaise across departments to track progress and ensure alignment
• Support planning for events, exhibitions, and internal communications
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Draft professional communications on behalf of Directors
• Manage personal appointments, schedules, and expenses when required

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of Executive Assistant or PA experience
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables )
• Highly organised with a calm, can-do attitude
• Confident with data, detail-focused, and tech-savvy
• Comfortable using or learning modern tools, including AI-powered platforms
• Friendly, positive, and approachable with a can-do mindset

If you love variety, thrive under pressure, and enjoy supporting senior leaders to work at their best, we'd love to hear from you.

The Firm
A Top 40, International law firm are seeking an Executive Assistant to support their Real Estate Litigation department in their City of London office.

The Opportunity
The successful Executive Assistant will provide Fee Earners with effective, pro-active, professional and high quality Executive Assistant support. You must demonstrate exceptional organisational skills and an ability to use your initiative at all times. Duties to include:

• Managing and maintaining Partner and Fee Earners' diaries, making appointments and coordinating internal and external client meetings
• Arranging the booking of meeting rooms, video conference facilities, cars, refreshments, restaurants etc.
• Management of Fee Earners' inboxes when they are out of the office, monitoring and responding to post and/or emails
• Organising travel arrangements, booking and confirmation of reservations, flights, hotels, car transfers, ordering currency and expense claims and producing detailed itineraries
• Typing and drafting client correspondence
• Preparation of agendas, presentations and meeting papers, including print production
• Coordinating the billing process on behalf of the Fee Earners'
• Ensure all new client matter/onboarding processes are completed accurately

This Executive Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm

The Requirements

• Previous experience in a Legal PA/Executive Assistant role is essential
• Experience supporting a Real Estate Litigation team within a law firm
• Strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home)
• Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Executive Assistant | Daresbury | 40,000 - 45,000 DOE + Benefits
(Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid: 4 days on-site (subject to business needs)

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded organisation seeking a confident and experienced EA to provide exceptional support to a group of senior Directors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, who enjoys managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and acting as a trusted partner to leadership.

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

• Private medical insurance

• Onsite gym facilities

• Free breakfast and lunch provided daily

• Free onsite parking

• Perkbox membership - discounts and wellbeing perks

• Providing executive support to 5-6 Group Directors, acting as the key point of contact.

• Managing busy, ever-changing diaries.

• Organising and supporting meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on actions.

• Coordinating projects and tracking progress on key initiatives.

• Arranging comprehensive travel plans and itineraries.

• Supporting Board and Committee meetings, including governance logistics and NED arrangements.

• Assisting with Board Secretary responsibilities when required.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential records and document systems.

• Organising events, team workshops, and occasional team-building activities.

• Exceptional organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication, confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a calm approach to fast-changing situations.

• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality output.

• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.

• Collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic business environment.

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Executive Assistant
Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Salary: 30,036- 32,966
Full time / 35 Hours / Permanent

About Us
Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester.

Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.

The Role
If you share these values, then we have an opportunity for you to join our team. We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide first class administrative support to the Chief Executive and their team of Executive Directors.

You will:

* Be a self-motivated individual, with excellent organisational skills
* Enjoy working in a fast paced and varied environment
* Play an important part in helping the organisation run efficiently and deliver its plans to improve the lives of our tenants and communities.

Full details of the role are in the accompanying job specification.

Previous relevant experience would be an advantage, but what is most important is that you share our passion for improving the lives and opportunities of the people who live in the homes we own and manage.

In return, we offer:

* A competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave increasing to 30
* Excellent pension scheme with employer contribution matched up to 10%
* Cash back healthcare plan
* Staff discount club membership
* Flexible and Hybrid working options- please note that there is a requirement for this role to be on-site at our Didsbury offices for at least 4 days a week.

We will also make sure you get the training, development and benefits you need to unlock your full potential and do a fantastic job that makes an impact.

To apply please visit our website at (url removed) an informal discussion about the role please contact Rose Lucocq, Governance Officer -

* Closing Date for Applications: 4 August 2025
* Interview Date: 11 August 2025

Interviews will take place at our Southern Gate Office in West Didsbury

Strictly no agencies.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

• Manage and reconcile financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, business credit card statements, receipts, mileage claims, and expenses. Process holiday requests and timesheets as needed.
• Support the Executive Director’s team by drafting and monitoring the annual budget.
• Develop, review, edit, and update policies and procedures related to the Executive Director or relevant Directorates, as appropriate.
• Maintain a strong understanding of business operations to effectively direct colleagues to the appropriate contacts or resources.
• Lead and collaborate with teams and Directorates to foster cross-functional alignment, share best practices, and identify opportunities for social value and cost efficiency. Contribute actively to team-based projects.
• Champion risk management and value-for-money practices, ensuring relevant entries are accurately recorded in appropriate registers.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new Senior Leadership Team members and provide support as they transition into their roles.
• Align with the organization’s strategic goals and values by understanding broader business strategies and consistently following all policies, procedures, and behavioural frameworks.
• Perform any additional tasks necessary to support the daily operations and responsibilities of the role.

• Strong communication skills, have experience of building positive relationships
• Have previous experience in supporting at EA level
• Have the ability to work to extremely tight deadlines and under demand
• Will be available Immediately and on an ongoing basis
• Able to work to a high level of accuracy; demonstrating attention to detail
• Previous experience of preparing meeting agendas and taking and producing minutes of meetings at Board Level.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure; able to make decisions
• Experience of prioritising work tasks and managing a demanding workload; including the ability to deal with shifting priorities
• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of working in a confidential, commercial environment
• Experience of working in a regulated environment would be advantageous

We are currently seeking a confident and meticulous Executive Assistant for one of our clients. The successful applicant will be working directly with the company director to offer valuable support to achieve the organisation's strategic goals and personal requirements.

The role involves liaising with external and internal departments such as solicitors, accountants, agents and other contractors (hair and makeup). The ideal candidate would also be in control of diary management, day to day errands and travel planning.

You will need to have great attention to detail, be able to provide uncompromising confidentiality, exude confidence and professionalism.

This role will be Monday to Friday 9am-5pm however flexibility is needed.

We are seeking an individual who has experience working within a corporate/ professional environment. 3+ years experience as an EA or PA is essential.

Applications will be reviewed on a daily basis.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Chantelle.

Executive Assistant
Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite in Central London p/w (Moorgate tube)
Type: Contract Initially, Switching to Perm
Pay: 362.88pd as contractor, then c.50k - 60k perm

Are you a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced corporate or financial sector environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical executive support to the Head of Digital Engineering Services and Solutions and their management team, contributing to the strategic objectives of this global banking group.

What You'll Do:

• Manage complex diaries, coordinate high-priority meetings, and ensure timely preparation of meeting materials.
• Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, hosting meetings and events on behalf of the department.
• Organise departmental events, including Town Halls and visits from senior leaders across the organisation.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Manage travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries, bookings, and visas.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and high-quality communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee expense claims, leave requests, and onboarding for senior team members.
• Provide general office administration support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant / EA / PA / Personal Assistant experience in a corporate environment, with a proven track record of supporting senior management.
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and the ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior executives.
• Desirable: Experience in financial services or supporting C-Suite/Managing Director-level executives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership within a dynamic department at the forefront of digital engineering. If you're ready to bring your expertise to this exciting contract role, apply now!

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