At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a senior director by managing relationships, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information.
- Company: Join a leading £1.7 billion distribution group with a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, excellent pension scheme, and full training provided.
- Other info: Monday to Friday hours with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a high-profile role with diverse responsibilities and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Assistant or PA, strong organisational and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 39000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who thrives in a busy, varied environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for an Executive Assistant to support a senior Regional Director within a major national business, following a regional restructure and the creation of a new South West regional office in Exeter. This is a high-profile role within a well-established and highly successful 1.7 billion distribution group, supporting a senior team and acting as a key point of contact for the region.
You'll work with a wide range of people across the business, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external contacts, and play an important role in keeping the regional operation running smoothly. You'll also have the benefit of a comprehensive handover and training from the current Executive Assistant, who is remaining within the business in another region.
Role Responsibilities
- Organising internal and external events, including travel, accommodation, entertainment and meals
- Organising staff meetings, preparing agendas, PowerPoint presentations and action logs
- Arranging meetings with suppliers and other business contacts
- Acting as a primary point of contact for the region, dealing with internal and external enquiries
- Building and maintaining relationships with senior contacts, suppliers, PAs and other key stakeholders
- Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to monitor a range of business data
- Providing proactive administrative support to a senior regional team
Requirements
- To be successful in this role you should be an experienced Executive Assistant or PA, ideally someone who has worked within a larger business and is comfortable operating at senior level.
- Is confident building relationships with a wide range of people
- Has experience managing relationships and communications on behalf of a senior director or leadership team
- Is assertive, proactive and influential, with the confidence to get things done
- Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Can work independently and use initiative
- Has excellent attention to detail and strong time-management skills
- Has excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
- Holds a full UK driving licence
Rewards
- Starting salary of 35,000 - 39,000
- Annual bonus
- Excellent pension scheme
- Full training and handover from an experienced Executive Assistant
- Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30-16.30
Executive Assistant employer: Bridgewater Resources UK
Join a dynamic and supportive environment with the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment, where your career can flourish through an exceptional graduate development programme. With a competitive starting salary, generous bonuses, and a vibrant company culture that encourages networking and personal growth, you'll be well-equipped to ascend into leadership roles in sales and business management.
