Part-Time Executive Assistant / Administrator

Part-Time Executive Assistant / Administrator

£15.00 per hour (£15,600 actual salary per annum based on 20 hours per week)

Fully Remote (must be able to travel to Leeds and Hull when required)

20 hours per week (flexible working pattern with potential for additional hours)

Why join us?

  • Fully remote working
  • Flexible 20-hour working week
  • Potential for additional hours as the role grows
  • Varied and interesting workload across two organisations
  • Opportunity to become a key member of a small, supportive team
  • Competitive hourly rate of £15.00
  • Long-term opportunity with scope to grow alongside the businesses
About the opportunity

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and experienced Executive Assistant / Administrator to become a key support within two growing businesses.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting both a legal business and an organisation that helps individuals experiencing homelessness to resettle into independent living. No two days will be the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their workload and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Working remotely, you will become a trusted member of the team, providing comprehensive administrative, organisational and business support while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both organisations.

The role

You will provide high-level administrative support across a wide range of activities, including:

  • Diary and calendar management
  • Organising meetings and appointments
  • Preparing, formatting and managing documents
  • Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems
  • Liaising professionally with clients and external stakeholders
  • Managing correspondence by email and telephone
  • Supporting legal administration and documentation where required
  • Assisting with basic bookkeeping and financial administration using software such as Xero or QuickBooks
  • Monitoring deadlines and ensuring actions are completed on time
  • Providing general business support wherever needed
About you

We are looking for someone who is naturally organised, dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager or Senior Administrator role
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly approach
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Basic accounts or bookkeeping experience
  • Experience using Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous
  • Previous experience within a legal environment would be beneficial, although not essential
Interested? Please apply with your latest CV.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

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