Executive Assistant
Posted 7 days ago by Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment
£38,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Executive Assistant is a pivotal position within an innovative organization in Exeter, focused on providing high-level support to a key leader during a strategic phase. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring smooth operations through effective diary management and stakeholder liaison. This is a full-time, on-site position for a 3-month fixed-term contract. Immediate availability is preferred for this impactful role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of complex diary management, ensuring strategic scheduling and prioritisation
- Act as gatekeeper and key liaison for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide hands-on support with reporting, project coordination, property admin, and document management
- Deliver responsive administrative support, adapting flexibly to shifting priorities and needs
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an EA, PA, or in a similar senior-level support role
- Outstanding organisational and communication skills; calm under pressure
- Digitally confident with modern calendar, document, and data tools
- A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships quickly
Salary (Rate): £38,000 yearly
City: Exeter
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Executive
Industry: Other
Up to £38k DOE Pro Rata | 3 Month FTC | Exeter
An innovative and values-driven organisation based in Exeter is seeking a talented Executive Assistant to support a key leader during a particularly strategic phase of work. This team prides itself on collaboration, agility, and delivering meaningful impact, making it an exceptional environment for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led setting.
Role
We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the business on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role that ensures the smooth running of operations and high-level support to a key leader within the organisation. The position is full-time and based on-site in Exeter, with an immediate start preferred.
Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant include:
- Take ownership of complex diary management, ensuring strategic scheduling and prioritisation
- Act as gatekeeper and key liaison for internal and external stakeholder
- Provide hands-on support with reporting, project coordination, property admin, and document management
- Deliver responsive administrative support, adapting flexibly to shifting priorities and needs
Requirements of the Executive Assistant include:
- Proven experience as an EA, PA, or in a similar senior-level support role
- Outstanding organisational and communication skills; calm under pressure
- Digitally confident with modern calendar, document, and data tools
- A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships quickly
Package:
- Salary up to £38,000 DOE Pro Rata
- Opportunity to work with an inspiring leadership team on impactful projects
- A supportive, forward-thinking workplace culture
- Based in beautiful offices in Exeter with a collaborative in-person team dynamic
If you’re an experienced EA ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse Ref: 10901