Company: Places for People
Location: Remote (with office travel 2+ days/week)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, with potential to become permanent)
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per year
Benefits: 35 days annual leave, company pension, bonus scheme, healthcare cashback, discounts, training & development
About the Role
Places for People is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a Group Executive Director in a dynamic, complex commercial organisation. This is a key opportunity for an experienced EA who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking initiative, leading projects, and providing high-level support.
As part of a network of ~40 EAs across the group, you’ll benefit from a development program that includes team building, training, and direct engagement with leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex diaries, meetings, inboxes, travel, and logistics
- Anticipate needs and proactively support your Director’s priorities
- Prepare presentations and reports, including board-level content
- Track actions and deliverables to meet critical deadlines
- Provide strategic counsel, manage projects and events
- Mentor and support other EAs; contribute to succession planning
- Uphold confidentiality and act as a trusted representative of the Director
About You
- Significant EA/PA experience at Executive level in large, complex organisations
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and excellent at multitasking
- Resourceful with a creative and problem-solving mindset
- Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel); knowledge of Microsoft Co-Pilot is a plus
- Experienced in event management and regulated work environments
- Confident writer and editor with impeccable grammar and communication skills
- Committed to continuous improvement and collaboration
Work Environment
- Hybrid: Minimum two days per week in your nearest office
- Regular travel (2–4 days/month) to other sites, with expenses covered
- Home-based on non-office days
Why Join Places for People?
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Pension with up to 7% matched contributions
- 35 days holiday (option to buy/sell)
- Healthcare cashback plan
- 2% company-wide bonus
- Ongoing training, career development & networking opportunities
- Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
How to Apply
Job Link
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e22a5956007fda0&tk=1ioi20f76kdqc80s&from=serp&vjs=3
recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk
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