Executive Personal Assistant

EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE – FULLY ONSITE – UP TO £50k

Robert Half are thrilled to be recruiting for a full-time, permanent Executive Personal Assistant for a client in Newcastle Upon Tyne to sit within their Business Administration team.

This is a pivotal role supporting senior stakeholders, where you’ll act as a trusted partner – bringing organisation, foresight, and efficiency to a fast-moving business. You’ll play a key role in enabling leaders to perform at their best, while also contributing to wider team operations and projects.

Key Details:

• Job Title: Executive Personal Assistant
• Salary: £35k – £50k, DOE, + company bonus
• Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Working pattern: Full-time hours – Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm, 5 days onsite

Responsibilities:

• Managing complex diaries and acting as a gatekeeper to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinating meetings end-to-end, including logistics and preparation.
• Supporting the creation of high-quality presentation materials.
• Handling calls, correspondence, and stakeholder communications with professionalism.
• Organising global travel, including itineraries, accommodation, and transport.
• Managing both business and personal schedules seamlessly.
• Supporting ad hoc research, projects, and administrative tasks.
• Building strong relationships across teams and maintaining a highly professional presence.

Requirements:

• A 2:1 degree from a Russell Group university (or international equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar EA/PA role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and anticipate needs.
• A collaborative team player with energy, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

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