Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne - Fully Onsite - Up to £50k - 12-month FTC Robert Half are thrilled to be recruiting for a full-time, Executive Assistant for a 12-month FTC for a client in Newcastle Upon Tyne offering up to £50k. This role sits within the Business Administration team, who play a vital role in delivering service excellence across the organisation, providing essential support to multiple departments, the team manages meeting schedules, coordinates travel, oversees accounts, and delivers a variety of ad hoc projects. Their focus is on creating a supportive and efficient environment that enables colleagues to achieve their goals and drive the success of the business. Things to know: • Job Title: Executive Assistant • Salary: £35k - £50k, DOE • Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne • Contract Length: 12-month FTC • Working pattern: Full-time hours - Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm, 5 days onsite • Free onsite parking Responsibilities: • Manage diaries and stay on top of stakeholders' meeting schedules. • Schedule meetings, handle logistics, and assist with meeting preparation. • Prepare and format presentation materials. • Screen and manage calls, coordinate conference calls, and handle correspondence with external contacts. • Build strong working relationships across all departments, maintaining a professional and approachable manner at all times. • Arrange business travel, including booking transport, accommodation, and preparing detailed itineraries. • Support the planning, logistics, and delivery of firmwide events. • Undertake ad hoc projects, research, administration, and record-keeping. • Collaborate closely with the wider Business Administration and Executive Assistant teams to provide seamless support across the firm. Requirements: • You'll have a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent), supported by strong A-level results. • Bring at least 2 years' experience in a similar administrative or support role. • Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word, with excellent overall IT skills. • Experienced in handling confidential information with professionalism, tact, and discretion. • An exceptional communicator, both verbally and in writing. • Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to keep projects moving and meet deadlines. • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills. • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and anticipating needs in a fast-paced environment. • A strong team player with a positive attitude, energy, and a solid work ethic. • Collaborative by nature, working effectively with colleagues across the wider Business Administration team. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: