Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and Humberside, paying £40,000 - £55,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Sheffield, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- PA & EA
Bang in line with the market for pa & ea
Reference 57534885
About the role
Executive Assistant to Managing Director - Sheffield - £40,000 to £55,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Executive Assistant to join a successful international business in Sheffield.
Working closely with the Managing Director, you will provide high-level support in a varied and fast-moving role. This position would suit someone who is confident working with senior stakeholders, enjoys taking ownership and can stay one step ahead in a busy environment.
The role
- Managing a demanding and frequently changing diary
- Coordinating meetings and ensuring the MD is fully prepared
- Organising UK and international travel and detailed itineraries
- Managing correspondence and monitoring priorities
- Preparing documentation, meeting information and briefing materials
- Following up actions and ensuring deadlines are met
- Supporting leadership meetings, projects and company events
- Working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Handling commercially sensitive information with discretion
What we're looking for
You will have previous experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO or senior leadership team and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced commercial environment.You'll be highly organised, confident and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities without needing constant direction. Excellent communication skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Outlook and Teams are also important.
Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a business and takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes.
If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a position where you'll have genuine responsibility and visibility across the business, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Reference: 57534885 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 17 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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