Executive Assistant / Office Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Fradley, Staffordshire

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 0900-1730hrs, 40-hour week (with flexibility required as part of a growing and evolving business)

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Are you a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who enjoys variety, responsibility and supporting a growing business? We are a specialist, highly regulated production business based near Burton upon Trent. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager to play a key role in supporting our senior management team whilst ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our office. This is a varied and rewarding position that would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people at all levels and takes pride in delivering a first-class administrative and organisational service.

The Role

Reporting directly into the senior management team, you will provide comprehensive executive support whilst overseeing the day-to-day running of the office. No two days will be the same, and the successful candidate will become an integral part of the business. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing diaries, correspondence, meetings and travel arrangements for senior managers
• Supporting Board and Senior Management meetings, including preparation of papers, minute-taking and follow-up actions.
• Reviewing invoices and assisting with expenses administration
• Managing office facilities, suppliers, consumables and general office operations
• Acting as a first point of contact for office-related queries
• Supporting the onboarding of new employees and coordinating HR administration
• Arranging DBS checks and assisting with wider people-related administration
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experienced in providing executive, administrative or office management support
• Confident working with senior managers and stakeholders
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Experienced in taking minutes at management or board meetings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Professional, approachable and highly discreet
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Able to work independently and exercise sound judgement when managing confidential or sensitive matters.
• A team player who is willing to support colleagues across the wider business
• Possesses a high degree of attention to detail

What We Offer

• A varied and interesting role within a growing business
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Exposure to senior management and strategic business activities
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the success of the organisation
• Future opportunities for growth and development as the business continues to expand
• This role has genuine potential to evolve as the business grows, offering increased responsibility and scope for career development.

To Apply

If you are a proactive, professional and highly organised individual looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Important Information

• This role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; the selection process will include online assessments
• Candidates must be comfortable working within a structured and controlled environment
• Pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks, will be carried out

Apply directly through this job advert to our HR Consultants, ideally with a covering letter stating your salary requirements and why you believe you should be considered for this role.

Deadline: 29th June 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.