Executive Assistant Full Time Permanent NEW

• Position: Executive Assistant
• Salary: £32,000 -£35,000 per year plus very good company benefits. 22 days paid holiday per year, rising to 25 days after 3 years’ service, plus UK bank holidays, Healthcare and good pension scheme. Social events: regular team socials and Christmas bonus for those with more than a year’s service
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00, with a 17:00 finish on Friday’s. Office based
• Role based in Haywards Heath with free parking available on site or close to site – also a short walk from the mainline railway station.

We are very pleased to be partnered with our modern and progressive legal based client as they seek to recruit an Executive Assistant to join their friendly and welcoming team in Haywards Heath.

The role – Executive Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to work closely and support a Senior Partner / business owner within a growing professional services organisation.

This is a varied and fast-paced role offering exposure to senior-level decision-making, client interaction, and business operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Senior Partner’s day-to-day activities, helping drive efficiency and supporting continued business growth.

This role would suit an experienced EA/PA who thrives in a busy, professional environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders.

Duties will include:

• Full diary and inbox management for the Senior Partner
• Scheduling meetings, calls, and travel arrangements
• Preparing daily schedules, reminders, and briefing notes
• Drafting and responding to correspondence
• Co-ordinating meetings and tracking follow-up actions
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients and external contacts
• Supporting client onboarding processes and documentation
• Assisting with administrative and operational tasks across the business
• Supporting compliance processes
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring regulatory requirements are met
• Supporting networking events and business development activity
• Maintaining CRM systems and databases
• Assisting with presentations, marketing materials, and communications
• Using AI tools to enhance efficiency
• Identifying ways to improve workflows through technology

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong all round IT skills
• Confident using technology and modern digital tools

For more information regarding this new and exciting Executive Assistant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.