Executive assistant roles will involve you providing high quality administrative support to senior members of the business, where you’ll be required to possess impeccable admin skills including time & diary management.   

Executive assistants will need to be IT literate, be highly detail-oriented and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. The latter is important as you could be working to tight deadlines and you will need to remain calm under pressure, while managing the expectations of a range of different members of staff. You will need to be able to use your own initiative and work under minimal supervision.

Previous experience as an EA within professional services is beneficial. Duties include general administration tasks as well as organising and overviewing meetings, helping prepare reports and analysing data.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advanced diary management
• Arranging internal and external meetings and preparing the correct documentation
• Minute taking
• Screening incoming correspondence including phone calls, post and general e-mails
• General ad-hoc administration duties e.g. filling, typing, copying, drafting letters, inter alia
• Helping prepare reports and analysing data

​Bridgend is a well-connected and steadily growing town in South Wales, offering a strong balance between career opportunity and quality of life. Positioned between Cardiff and Swansea, Bridgend benefits from excellent transport links via the M4 corridor and mainline rail services, making it an attractive base for both commuters and businesses. With a lower cost of living than larger nearby cities, it continues to appeal to professionals and families looking for accessibility without the price tag.

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The town has a diverse economic landscape, with established strengths in manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, alongside growing opportunities in professional services and technology. Key employers such as Sony and Ford have historically contributed to Bridgend’s industrial reputation, while business parks like Bridgend Industrial Estate and Waterton Industrial Estate remain central to local employment. In recent years, investment and regeneration initiatives have supported new business growth, creating a more dynamic and evolving job market across the region.

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Beyond work, Bridgend offers easy access to some of South Wales’ most scenic coastal and countryside locations. The nearby heritage coastline includes popular spots such as Ogmore-by-Sea, Southerndown, and Rest Bay, while the surrounding valleys and countryside provide opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor activities. The town itself continues to develop its retail and leisure offering, with a mix of independent businesses, cafés, and amenities that support a strong sense of community. For those seeking a well-connected location with access to both city opportunities and natural surroundings, Bridgend presents a compelling place to live and work.