Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Birmingham, West Midlands

Administration

Job Description

to the CEO
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 
Location: Birmingham Hybrid – Minimum 3 days in the office (flexible based on CEO's schedule)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant (EA) to support a dynamic and extremely busy CEO. This is a demanding role that requires resilience, discretion, and exceptional organisational skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and able to handle challenges with professionalism and composure.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative support to the CEO, including diary management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Acting as a gatekeeper, managing correspondence, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Ensuring the CEO's time is effectively managed, prioritising tasks, and streamlining workflow.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business.
• Managing projects and handling ad-hoc tasks as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced EA: Proven experience in a similar role supporting C-suite executives, ideally someone who has worked in both public and private sector.
• Resilient & Adaptable: Comfortable working with a CEO who is high-pressure and demanding—able to take things in stride.
• Professional & Discreet: Capable of handling confidential matters with integrity.
• Flexible & Committed: Minimum 3 days in the office, but flexibility required to match the CEO’s schedule.

Why Join?

• Work closely with a senior leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to shape and influence key business operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Pertemps

Khalid Saeed

Khalid.saeed@pertemps.co.uk

0121 6435000

Division 041

Pertemps Birmingham