_{15th June, 2026}

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Leeds - Office Based
£45,000 to £55,000 DOE
 
Focus 5 Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing business to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. This is an on-site role, 5 days a week. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys operating at the heart of a business, providing high-level support to a senior leader whilst playing a key role in keeping the wider organisation running smoothly.
 
Supporting a commercially focused and ambitious Managing Director, you'll become a trusted partner, helping to manage priorities, coordinate key business activities and ensure the leadership team operates effectively in a fast-paced environment.
 
This is far more than a traditional administrative role. We're looking for someone who can think ahead, solve problems, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across all levels of a business.
 
The Role
 
As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, you'll provide proactive support across a broad range of responsibilities, helping maximise the MD's effectiveness and ensuring key projects, meetings and initiatives continue to move forward.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a complex and fast-moving diary, ensuring priorities are effectively organised and coordinated
• Arranging domestic and international travel, meetings and detailed itineraries
• Acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the Managing Director
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, senior leaders and external partners
• Preparing presentations, reports, briefing documents and correspondence
• Coordinating leadership meetings, board meetings and business reviews
• Capturing actions and ensuring follow-up activity is completed across the organisation
• Supporting strategic projects, research activities and business initiatives
• Tracking key deliverables and helping drive accountability across teams
• Handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion

About You
 
We're looking for a highly organised and commercially aware Executive Assistant who thrives in a busy and demanding environment.
 
You'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and supporting senior leaders at the highest level.
 
You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO or senior executive
• Experience operating within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to anticipate challenges and proactively find solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools

What's in it for You?

• Salary of £45,000 £55,000 depending on experience
• A varied and highly visible role supporting a senior business leader
• Direct exposure to strategic business decisions and leadership activity
• The opportunity to work within an ambitious and growing organisation
• A collaborative and high-performing working environment
• Genuine scope to make a meaningful impact within the business

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role with real responsibility, variety and influence.
 
Apply today or contact Focus 5 Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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