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Executive Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 43,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Executive Assistant to C-Suite | 9 months FTC - immediate Start | Birmingham - Hybrid | up to £47,000 plus benefits 

A leading business based in Birmingham are seeking a first class, organised and approachable Executive Assistant to join them on a 9 months FTC to cover a maternity leave starting as soon as possible. The successful Executive Assistant will play a key role in supporting three leading C-Suite directors, all who sit on the companies board and requires the candidate to provide first class executive support in this fast paced and dynamic environment. You will have a proven track record as an Executive Assistant and must have supported at C-Suite before, ideally from within a fast paced, multi site industry.

Day to day duties may include:

Provide high-level executive administrative support to senior leadership, managing diaries, meetings, and priorities with precision
Coordinate travel, events, and complex schedules to ensure seamless day to day operations
Act as a key point of contact, handling communications professionally and confidentially
Prepare reports, presentations, and documents to support business decision-making
Build strong relationships across teams and external partners to keep workflows running smoothly
Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency 

The successful candidate will have a strong background as a Executive Assistant and must have supported at C-Suite level previously from industries such as manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, engineering or similar (not essential). You will have strong IT skills, have an ability to work under pressure and at pace whilst also having an adaptable and flexible approach to work. This is a full time role, working 3 days on site, 2 days a week working from home with some travel to sites in the UK where needed. This is a FTC until the middle of January 2027.

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