Alexander Daniels Recruitment Group is looking for an exceptionally capable and commercially minded Executive Assistant to work directly with our Group Managing Director from our Birmingham head office. We are looking for someone who thrives on variety, operates at pace and can be trusted with far more than diary management and administration. One day you may be coordinating senior-level meetings and managing priorities; the next you could be researching a new opportunity, resolving an unexpected problem, supporting a business project or taking ownership of a one-off assignment that has never crossed your desk before. You won't always be given a detailed set of instructions. You'll be expected to understand the objective, work things out, make sensible judgements and get things done. The role Working closely with the Group MD, you will: Manage a complex and changing diary, meetings, travel and priorities. Act as a trusted point of contact between the Group MD, senior management, employees, clients and external partners. Take ownership of projects and one-off assignments from initial brief through to completion. Research opportunities, suppliers, competitors, markets and issues, turning information into concise recommendations. Prepare reports, presentations, briefing documents and management information. Attend meetings, capture actions and ensure commitments are followed through. Anticipate problems and priorities before they become urgent. Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with absolute discretion. Challenge appropriately, offer solutions and bring structure to situations that may initially be unstructured. Take on tasks that don't necessarily sit neatly within an Executive Assistant job description. Who we're looking for The most important thing to us is calibre. You'll be highly intelligent, articulate and naturally curious, with the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar subjects and situations. You will probably be someone who: Is bright, switched-on and an exceptionally quick learner. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Can move comfortably between detailed administrative work and broader commercial projects. <...
Executive Assistant in Birmingham employer: AD Finance Careers
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering and manufacturing company in Leicester, where your role as an FP&A Analyst will not only enhance your financial acumen but also allow you to make a tangible impact on business performance. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and offers exposure to strategic projects alongside senior leaders. This is an excellent opportunity to thrive in a commercially focused environment that values your insights and contributions.
