Reed is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing national business for an Executive Assistant to support their Managing Director.
This is a predominantly office-based role in Weston-super-Mare, however it requires a high level of flexibility. You will regularly travel with the Managing Director, including meetings, site visits and time spent at Head Office. Overnight stays are a normal part of the role (fully expensed).
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility required)
About the Role
This is far from a traditional EA role.
You won’t just be managing diaries and booking travel, you’ll be operating as a true right-hand partner, heavily involved in business operations and data analysis. You’ll regularly work with financial data, support high-level meetings and tenders, and play a key role in helping the MD navigate a complex, fast-moving business and priorities.
Think of this as a “mini Chief of Staff” style role, ideal for someone looking to step beyond pure admin and become more commercially involved in the business.
The MD oversees a large, multi-site operation and is heavily involved in escalations and business-critical activity, so you’ll need to be confident, assertive and able to operate at pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Complex diary, travel and logistics management
- Full inbox management, including drafting responses on behalf of the MD
- Preparing documentation for senior meetings and tenders
- Analysing and interpreting business data (P&L, payroll, performance metrics)
- Producing clear reports and summaries to support decision making
- Acting as gatekeeper, prioritising workload and protecting the MD’s time
- Supporting on escalations and business-critical issues
- Travelling with the MD to meetings, sites and head office as required
About You
We’re looking for someone ambitious, confident and commercially minded who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will have:
- Experience supporting senior leadership (EA / PA level)
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Confidence working with financial data (P&Ls, metrics, payroll etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
You’ll be:
- Assertive and confident, comfortable pushing back when needed
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Proactive, resilient and solutions-driven
- Commercially aware and eager to get involved in the business
This role suits someone who wants to step beyond a traditional EA position and have real impact.
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays
- Flexibility to work closely alongside the MD (not a remote role)
(All travel and accommodation expenses are covered.)
Benefits
- Private healthcare support (including GP, dental and optical)
- Life cover (4x salary)
- Birthday off each year
- Paid volunteering day
- Ongoing training and development
- Regular team socials and company events
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making within a growing business, perfect for someone looking to evolve their EA career into a more commercial and influential role.
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