Temporary Executive Assistant

Temporary Executive Assistant (Holiday Cover)

Location: Haywards Heath

Contract: Temporary Holiday Cover

Start Date: 21st September 2026

End Date: 4th December 2026

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Reed is working with a key client to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant on a temporary basis to provide holiday cover from 21st September through to 4th December.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional Executive Assistant who is experienced in supporting senior leaders within a busy and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level EA and PA support to senior leadership.
• Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings.
• Preparing agendas, minutes, reports and correspondence.
• Organising meetings and ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external organisations.
• Monitoring actions and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting senior management with administrative and research tasks.

About You

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or PA supporting senior management or directors.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start from 21st September.
• Fixed-term holiday cover assignment until 4th December.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established organisation.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.