Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant
Salary: Up to £42,000
Hours: Monday to Friday - standard office hours with occasional out of hours work (Hybrid offered after passing probation)
Location: Enfield, North London
Employment Type: Permanent

Outsource UK are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based organisation for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.
This is a pivotal role requiring discretion, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, senior environment.

The Role As Executive Assistant, you will provide efficient, reliable, and confidential support to the Managing Director while also assisting the wider Senior Leadership Team with a broad range of administrative and coordination tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team
• Manage correspondence, including drafting emails and letters on behalf of senior leaders
• Maintain complex diaries, scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate catering and on-site meeting arrangements as required
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Manage a central leadership meeting calendar and issue timely meeting invitations
• Capture and distribute meeting actions using shared IT platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams)
• Coordinate all aspects of business travel, including bookings, cost comparisons, and urgent support for travellers
• Liaise with travel providers and contribute to reviews of alternative suppliers
• Act as a point of contact for insurance matters and support the processing of claims
• Support ad hoc projects as required by the senior management team
• Provide administrative support to site services functions when required
• Occasionally work outside standard office hours to support business needs

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Able to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a high-profile, trusted role where your contribution will be central to the smooth running of the organisation.

 
Inclusion Statement:
  
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

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