Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Location: DerbySalary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

About Us

Our client’s Derby office is looking for a dedicated Executive Assistant also known as a Strategic Executive Coordinator to join the team. In this role, you’ll work directly alongside the business owner, becoming a vital part of a team committed to making a difference for clients and driving the business forward.

About the Role

As the Strategic Executive Coordinator, you’ll act as an extension of the Business Owner, supporting a wide range of activities from day-to-day operations to team coordination and client relations. This is a varied, operational role ideal for someone with a proactive mindset, curious about how a business operates, eager to learn, and excited about taking on diverse responsibilities. Accounting qualifications are not required; instead, bring your organisational flair, strategic thinking, and a readiness to support a small business across all aspects of its growth journey.

If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to grow with us, this role offers significant potential for career advancement. They believe hard work and dedication should be recognised, and for the right person, there’s a clear path for professional growth within the expanding team. Additionally, they offer training and development to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this role, ensuring you grow alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Owner Support: Act as the CEO’s right hand, managing communications, keeping schedules on track, and helping ensure smooth operations.

• Operations Coordination: Support sales, HR, client services, and other areas to help deliver efficient, consistent service across the board.

• Diary & Task Management: Organise the business owner’s schedule, manage competing priorities, and arrange appointments.

• Team Support: Help coordinate the team’s efforts, from scheduling to project follow-through, promoting collaboration and accountability.

• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong connections with clients, making sure their needs are met with a personal touch.

• Project Management: Oversee special projects, ensuring deadlines are met and standards upheld.

• Data & Systems Management: Maintain organised records, databases, and systems to keep the business on track.

What they are looking for

• Organisational Talent: Skilled at managing tasks, prioritising responsibilities, and keeping workflows on schedule.

• Independent Decision Maker: Comfortable making decisions, taking initiative, and working independently.

• Team Coordinator: Experience managing or coordinating a team is an advantage.

• Strategic Thinker: An inquisitive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for learning and improving processes.

• Client Focused: Personable and professional, naturally building strong relationships.

• Tech Savvy & Adaptable: Comfortable with software, eager to learn new tools, and able to use technology to improve operations.

• Proactive & Driven: A positive, can-do attitude, self-motivated, and hardworking.

• Thrive Under Pressure: Able to handle tight deadlines and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

• Benefits: 25 days holiday plus public holidays, employer pension contributions, and a generous long-term bonus scheme