Executive Assistant to Managing Director

7 days ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Irlam Associates Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per year

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Location: Cumbria (commutable) – UK & International travel required

Salary: £50,000 + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you ready to act as a true extension of a Managing Director, supporting them in driving the business forward?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join a thriving business who operate Worldwide but based in the Cumbria area. This is a business-focused role, providing comprehensive support to the Managing

Director across a variety of projects and operations, with the opportunity to travel extensively across the UK and worldwide, they cover Corporate Events, Formula 1, Nuclear & other Motorsport and other exciting industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acting as the right hand to the Managing Director, managing diaries, emails, and priorities with precision.
  • Coordinating and preparing reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
  • Organising national and international travel, meetings, and events.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Acting as a gatekeeper and key liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience supporting senior executives in a professional, business-focused capacity.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable working independently and proactively.
  • Comfortable with commercials
  • Comfortable with contracts
  • Experienced in the latest business trends and ways of working
  • Use of AI technology to achieve efficient ways of working
  • Flexibility to travel across the UK and internationally as required.
  • Cumbria based

What's on offer:

  • £50,000 salary
  • Fantastic benefits package
  • Exciting travel opportunities across the UK and worldwide
  • Opportunity to work closely with a dynamic senior leadership team

This is a unique opportunity for a highly capable EA to make a real impact, working closely with a business leader and gaining exposure to a wide range of strategic initiatives.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of BPSS clearance, which includes right to work, identity, criminal record, and employment/education reference checks

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