Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Location: Andover (Full-Time Office Based)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful, well-established design and build business seeking a proactive, highly organised and adaptable Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to support the CEO.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy organisation, thrives on making things happen, and takes pride in providing exceptional support. You will become a trusted right-hand partner to the CEO, helping to ensure both business and personal priorities are managed effectively.

Please note: This is a full-time office-based role in Andover. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide comprehensive executive support, coordinate projects, manage administration and ensure key actions and commitments are delivered effectively.

This position requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the CEO’s diary, inbox, meetings and correspondence.
Prepare documents, reports and business paperwork.
Attend meetings, record actions and ensure follow-up.
Coordinate business and personal projects from start to completion.
Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
Obtain quotations, conduct research and track project progress.
Arrange UK and international travel, accommodation and itineraries.
Support exhibitions, trade shows and corporate events.
Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
Handle personal administration, appointments and ad hoc requests.

About You

Humble, willing and happy to support wherever needed, whether that’s working on high-level projects or rolling up your sleeves to help with day-to-day tasks.
Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail.
Proactive, resourceful and able to anticipate needs.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Confident building relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
Trustworthy, professional and discreet.
Practical, hands-on and solution-focused.
Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
Happy working full-time in an office-based environment.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager or similar support role.
Strong diary, inbox and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and business systems.
Experience coordinating projects and driving actions to completion.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Able to commute to Andover five days per week.

What’s On Offer?

Salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Private medical insurance.

Company profit share scheme.

22 days holiday plus loyalty holiday scheme.

Early finish at 3:30pm every Friday.

On-site parking.

Exposure to UK and international projects.

A varied role with significant autonomy and responsibility.

This opportunity would suit an experienced EA/PA who enjoys being the person that keeps everything running smoothly, takes ownership, and thrives in a busy, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.

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