Executive Personal Assistant
Location: Leeds

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven candidate to join a rapidly expanding start-up in the chemical distributor space. Our client is seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to join their forward-thinking, hard-working team as an Executive Personal Assistant. This pivotal role will support the business and its operations while offering a chance to grow alongside the company.

This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact and Executive Assistant to the Company Director.
• Providing comprehensive support, managing professional and personal duties, such as booking appointments, assisting with personal projects, and errands.
• Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and reminding the Director and Managers of critical deadlines.
• Coordinating logistics, including booking travel, tickets, hotels, and creating itineraries.
• Overseeing day-to-day office operations, including managing supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Enhancing office welfare by organising events and socials.
• Assisting with general administrative tasks, including marketing, HR, and onboarding.
• Communicating effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues via phone, email, and other platforms.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a Personal Assistant role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, open-minded, and eager to learn.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Tech-savvy, highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other software such as CRMs, ERPs, and Xero.
• Capable of working independently under remote management.

Benefits:

• 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays).
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private health scheme.
• Pension contribution.
• Car allowance.
• Provision of laptop, mobile, and home office setup.

This is a career-defining opportunity to be an integral part of a growing business, acting as a true extension of a highly successful and busy executive.

The salary for this role is up to £35,000, depending on experience.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial recruitment, ensuring you can hire a Personal Assistant with the skills needed to drive your business forward. We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, and Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private households.

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