Executive Assistant
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
West Midlands
The West Midlands is one of the UK’s most significant economic regions, offering a powerful combination of connectivity, scale, and opportunity. Anchored by major cities such as Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton, the region benefits from excellent transport infrastructure, including the M6, M5, and M42 motorway networks, as well as extensive rail links connecting to London and the wider UK. Ongoing investment, including major regeneration projects and infrastructure developments, continues to strengthen the West Midlands as a leading destination for both businesses and professionals.
The regional economy is diverse and highly developed, with strengths across advanced manufacturing, automotive, engineering, financial services, and digital technology. The West Midlands has long been recognised as the heart of the UK’s automotive industry, with major employers playing a key role in driving innovation and employment. Alongside this, Birmingham has established itself as a major financial and professional services hub, while growing investment in tech and digital sectors is creating new demand for skilled talent across the region.
Outside of work, the West Midlands offers a varied and accessible lifestyle. Birmingham provides a vibrant city experience, with a thriving food scene, cultural attractions, and major retail destinations such as the Bullring. Beyond the cities, the region is home to a mix of market towns, green spaces, and canal networks, offering opportunities for a more relaxed pace of life. Its central location also allows for easy travel across the UK, making it a practical base for both work and leisure. For professionals and families alike, the West Midlands combines career potential with connectivity, diversity, and quality of life.