Executive Assistant

Are you looking to work for a large, established, family business with a long-standing reputation? Heygates are a family-run business; and are a leading contributor to the UK flour and milling industry. With their head office in Bugbrooke Northamptonshire and sites in Norfolk, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. There are 1,400 employees across the wider business.Heygates are currently seeking an Executive Assistant/Secretary to the Joint Managing Director, to join them at their picturesque Headquarters on the outskirts of Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire.If you have experience reporting directly to the Managing Director and/or Owner of a business, we would love to hear from you. This is a very prestigious role supporting the diverse workload of the Joint Managing Director of a large family run business.Heygates – Executive Assistant/Secretary to the Joint Managing DirectorDuties and responsibilities:• Provide high level support to the Joint Managing Director• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and functions• Manage Purchase Orders and expenses• Manage and coordinate email boxes• Minute taking in meetings to support follow-up if required• Organising key operational meetings• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements for the Joint Managing Director• Manage calendars, schedules, meeting, and travel arrangements • Schedule facilities and equipmentThe person:• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant/ Secretary to a Company Director• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving and multitasking skills• Exceptional time management skills• Strong verbal and written communication abilities• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks efficiently• Professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail• A proactive, adaptable team player with a keen eye for detail• Background in senior administrative or PA role• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilitiesBenefits/ additional information:• Work for a successful & established company• Private medical insurance• 36.25 hours per week• 1hour 15min lunch break• Contributory pension• 24 days holiday + public holidays• Free on-site parkingThis is a Warner Exclusive role which means it is retained with Warner Recruitment Ltd.If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Julie or Karen at Warner Recruitment. We very much look forward to hearing from you.