Executive Assistant

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, an established organisation in North Yorkshire, who are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support their senior leadership team on a temporary basis for up to three months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Executive Assistant with strong Board and governance experience who is available immediately. Supporting Directors and the Executive Team, you'll play a key role in ensuring governance processes run smoothly, producing high-quality Board papers and minutes while keeping senior leaders organised and focused on strategic priorities.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Contract: Temporary (Up to 3 Months)

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2–3 days in the Northallerton office, remainder WFH)

Hours: 37 hours per week (worked within core operating hours of 8:00am–6:00pm)

Salary: £18.00–£20.00 per hour

Key Requirements:

• Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting Directors, Executive Teams or Boards
• Significant experience producing accurate minutes for Board and Committee meetings
• Strong governance experience, including preparing Board papers, agendas and meeting packs
• Excellent diary, inbox and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional written communication with meticulous attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Professional, discreet and confident working with senior stakeholders
• Available to start immediately or at very short notice

Consultant: camilla@lilyshippen.co.uk - Please direct all enquiries to Camilla.

Full details and to apply via our website:

Executive Assistant - Lily Shippen

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northallerton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English