Assistant / Executive Assistant to CEO

We are recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join Nolte Kitchens to provide high-level administrative support to the Board (Managing Director, Retail and Franchise Director, Contracts Director and Group Finance Director) as well as the wider senior management team as required. This role would suit candidates with experience in managing calendars, coordinating meetings and training activities, handling sensitive information, and ensuring efficient communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Nolte Kitchens is a family owned business, one of Europe’s largest Kitchen manufacturing businesses and Germany’s Favourite Kitchen Brand, having been voted for the third time in a row. Product quality and innovation are at the heart of our success, creating market leading ranges which our dealers and customers alike love in equal measure. A truly global player we export to over 70 countries around the world and in the UK have 15 retail showrooms in the UK along with a volume contracts business and a new franchise model. This role is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/ 2 days from home) based in our Wilmslow showroom. Key responsibilities Administrative Support: Manage and prioritise the Board’s schedules, including meetings, appointments, dealing with any last-minute changes and requests. Meeting and Event Coordination: Organise, coordinate, and schedule internal and external meetings and events. Prepare and manage agendas, meeting materials, and take minutes and actions at meetings. Training and event coordination Help to co-ordinate and arrange external and internal online and in person training and events for staff and franchise partners and ensure activities run smoothly and efficiently. Special Projects & Ad-hoc Duties: Provide support on special projects, as required such as for key company events and conferences . Undertake ad-hoc duties and tasks as and when required to support the business and leadership team. Candidate requirements Self-driven, highly motivated, able to set priorities and a desire to consistently exceed expectations. Ability to work as part of a team and independently . Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and time-management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters. Personable, friendly and confident with a can do attitude. Driving Licence (preferred due to the requirement to attend meetings in other UK locations) What\’s on Offer ~ Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE ~ Perkbox discount scheme for hundreds of high street retailers. ~ Company pension (after three months) ~25 days’ holiday a year plus bank holidays. ~ Access to wellbeing services and an Employee Assistance Programme which provides access to 24/7 counselling and support helpline Working arrangements Full time (hybrid) 5 days a week (three days in our Wilmslow Office/ two days from home) Some requirement to travel to other locations including Wrexham, Westminster and Milton Keynes as required. Diversity We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives. We know that this will help us engage positively with our clients and customers and create happy teams full of people that want to learn and want to be inspired by each other and our different experiences and backgrounds.