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Executive Assistant

Nigel Wright Recruitment
Penrith · posted 12 August 2026
Salary
£37,000 – £38,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Penrith, Cumbria
Category
Administration
Executive Assistant (Temporary) Penrith | Hybrid Working £18.50 per hour 37.5 hours per week Minimum 8-week assignment Immediate Start Available Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next interim opportunity? We are supporting a well-respected organisation in Penrith with the recruitment of an Executive Assistant to provide essential support during a period of sickness absence. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working at a senior level, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the smooth running of executive and governance activities. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and is expected to last for a minimum of 8 weeks, with the potential for extension. Key Responsibilities * Providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders * Managing complex diaries, meetings, and schedules * Preparing meeting packs, agendas, and supporting documentation * Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes * Coordinating governance-related administration and maintaining key records * Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism * Supporting internal and external communications where required * Assisting with ad hoc projects and executive administration tasks About You * Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator * Confident supporting senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities * Excellent organisational and time management skills * Strong written and verbal communication abilities * Skilled at minute taking and meeting coordination * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office * Able to work independently and adapt quickly to a busy environment What's on Offer? * Competitive hourly rate of £18.50 per hour * Hybrid working arrangement * Immediate start opportunity * Valuable experience within a reputable organisation * Potential for the assignment to be extended beyond the initial period If you're available at short notice and looking for a rewarding interim EA position in the Penrith area, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion
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