Temporary Executive Assistant

About the role
We are looking for an experienced, proactive Temporary Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the newly appointed CEO. This is a fast-paced, high-trust role where you will act as a key interface between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Proactive, confidential EA support to the CEO
• Complex diary and inbox management, including prioritisation and drafting responses
• Planning and coordinating internal and external meetings, events, and hybrid setups
• Preparing briefings and handling confidential correspondence
• Supporting wider office systems and processes
• Providing holiday cover for other EAs as needed

Your Experience:

• Significant EA experience supporting senior leaders
• Strong electronic diary and inbox management skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proactive, self-starting, and calm under pressure
• Excellent judgement, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Experience improving processes and organising high-profile events

Job Title: Temporary Executive Assistant (6 months)
Location: York (hybrid - 2 days per week in office, plus additional days to support the CEO)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to 40,000 (pro rata, equivalent to approx. 21.98 per hour)
Contract: Temporary, 6 months

This role is offered on a temporary 6-month basis, starting as soon as possible.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note.