Temporary Executive Assistant

Success Recruit LtdHarwichreedpublished 10/23/2026
Must-have:AISeniorHybrid

About the company

Success Recruit is currently working with a dynamic and forward-thinking business who require a part-time Temporary Executive Assistant to provide trusted, hands-on support to the CEO. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys creating order from complexity, staying one step ahead and ensuring priorities, meetings and commitments are managed effectively.

Your tasks

Job Specifics

  • Taking ownership of the CEO’s diary, priorities, correspondence and commitments
  • Coordinating Board and Senior Leadership Team meetings, including agendas, meeting packs, presentations and follow-up actions
  • Managing actions, decisions, deadlines and dependencies to ensure commitments are completed
  • Organising business travel, accommodation, leadership events and workshops
  • Coordinating personal and family administration, appointments and associated logistics
  • Using Microsoft 365, Planner and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and streamline administrative processes

Requirements

The successful Temporary EA will be expected to

  • Have previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior EA, ideally supporting a CEO, Founder or C-suite executive
  • Have experience managing complex executive diaries, competing priorities and senior stakeholder relationships
  • Be confident coordinating Board and Senior Leadership Team meetings, preparing documentation and maintaining action trackers
  • Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate requirements and work independently

What we offer

The successful Temporary EA will be rewarded with

  • A flexible, hybrid working arrangement, primarily home-based with occasional work from Wrabness, Essex, and occasional travel to London
  • The opportunity to provide high-level support to the CEO within a growing business

Other

*Location: Hybrid** Hourly Rate: £20 per hour

Hours: 15 hours a week covering 5 days for 1-2 months.