Executive Assistant
JOB_54016824809075Job type
PermanentLocation
LisburnWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Executive Support And SecretarialIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£30000-£35000
Executive Assistant, Lisburn,
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for professionalism and delivery excellence. The business operates in a fast-paced environment and places significant value on high-quality executive support, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
Your new role
As an Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover), you will provide dedicated, high-level support to a senior executive, ensuring they are fully prepared for all meetings, events, and strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex calendars, meetings, and competing priorities
- Preparing high-quality PowerPoint presentations, including pulling together content from reports and multiple data sources
- Ensuring the executive is fully briefed and prepared for meetings and engagements
- Taking accurate minutes at meetings, ensuring they are documented, reviewed, and signed off
- Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
- Supporting the planning and delivery of events
- Acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively identifying potential issues and resolving them before escalation
- Supporting governance processes and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in executive support, administration or office management
- Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges proactively
- The ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience in minute-taking and report writing
- Experience coordinating travel, events, and executive-level schedules
- A good understanding of business operations and corporate governance
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Canva)
- Comfortable using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- A professional, adaptable approach to working styles and senior stakeholders
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- A competitive salary package for a maternity cover contract
- The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- Exposure to high-level decision-making and business operations
- A fast-paced and rewarding working environment
- The opportunity to further develop your executive support skillset
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.
Executive AssistantJOB_540168248090752026-06-262026-09-24
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