EA to Directors (Hybrid)

  • Job Reference: EH
  • Date Posted: 23 September 2024
  • Recruiter: Hartley Resourcing
  • Location: Southampton
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Bonus/Benefits: Salary is dependent upon experience
  • Sector: Administration, Executive Positions
  • Job Type: Contract, Permanent, Temporary
  • Duration: Temp for up to 3 months initially
  • Contact: Emma Hoskins
  • Email: emma@hartleyresourcing.co.uk

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced EA to support the Directors of a fantastic organisation for the next few months. This is a true EA role in that you will need to be the Directors' right hand person and will provide support with Events and Projects as well as day to day operations. This role offers a large amount of responsibility and would suit an experienced EA who enjoys a varied role with a large amount of autonomy.  In order to be considered you must have previous experience working to a high level and will need amazing communication skills. Previous experience in the Professional Services sector would be advantageous. This is initially a temp role for up to 3 months but it could go on longer for the right person.  They operate a flexible hybrid working pattern but you will need to be in the Southampton office 3 days a week.

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a business.  It is a really busy role as you will be responsible for providing day to day support to the Directors.  You will be a true right hand support, aiming to be one step ahead and will be required to juggle a variety of tasks on a daily basis.  You will need to possess a high level of tact and diplomacy.

Duties will include:

  • Complex Diary Management including travel scheduling
  • Arranging and co-ordinating meetings
  • Organising and running events
  • Taking notes and producing meeting minutes
  • Representing the Directors and responding to queries.
  • Managing the Directors inbox
  • Document Production
  • Recruitment Support

Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role you must have previous EA experience at Director Level. You will need to be discreet and professional in nature and have amazing communication skills. You will also need to have the ability to prioritise workloads, strong IT skills including Outlook and experience with complex travel arrangements. You will naturally be pro-active and self motivated and enjoy a true EA support role.  

Additional Information

This company offer a fantastic working environment including excellent benefits.