Executive Assistant
Salary: £40,000 + market-leading benefits
Skelmersdale (Office based)
40 Hours per week working Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00
Ready for a new challenge?
How does working for a business where over 80% of employees recommend it as a Great Place to Work sound? A business independently accredited as a Great Place to Work, with a high number of “boomerang” employees who choose to come back because the culture, support and opportunity are genuinely there.
About the role
The Executive Assistant role combines executive support, office coordination, reception management, and business support coordination. The successful candidate will provide high-level support to executive board while helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Head Office. We are looking for a proactive, organised, and adaptable individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional support across the business.
Who you’ll be working for
NRG Riverside is the UK’s largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, providing specialist vehicles on short- and long-term hire, flexible hire solutions for operational continuity, comprehensive maintenance and support packages and large, high-quality portfolio of used vehicles for sale.
Established in 1996, we support customers to rationalise and decarbonise fleets, reduce costs and minimise Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time. Our reputation is built on operational understanding, reliability and long-term partnerships.
What kind of person are we looking for?
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Previous experience in an Executive Assistant / EA, Personal Assistant / PA, Office Manager, or Senior Administrative role.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities.
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High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
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Ability to efficiently and effectively minute take.
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
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Experience supporting senior management or executive leadership teams is desirable.
What you’ll be doing
Executive Support
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Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders.
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Full diary and inbox management to help manage and prioritise workload for CEO.
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Manage CEO diary, meetings, travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and external meetings/conferences as needed.
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Prepare documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence as required.
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Coordinate internal meetings and take minutes on behalf of the executive team.
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Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and confidential documentation.
Reception, Office Management and Business Support
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Manage reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
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Welcome, assist, and sign in visitors while maintaining a professional front-of-house experience.
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Manage incoming and outgoing post, courier services, and deliveries.
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Provide general administrative assistance to departments across the organisation.
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Plan, organise and support the organisation with company events.
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Arrange meetings, travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and external meetings/conferences as needed for relevant key business functions.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and administrative best practice.
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Oversee office stationery and consumables ordering, ensuring effective stock control and cost management.
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Identify and report health and safety concerns and work collaboratively with EQHS and relevant departments to address issues.
The main question is, what are the benefits for you?
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33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).
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Salary Sacrifice pension.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave & pay.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions.
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Online health advice portal.
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Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts.
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Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business.
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Recommend a friend bonus. (Up to £2,000!)
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Death in Service (available from day one of employment).
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Wellbeing programme.
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Free onsite parking.
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Free uniform.
How can you apply?
Did you know that we accept applications in all varieties? We welcome all type of applications, whether you are a budding poet or artist, a songwriter, or a wordsmith where a traditional CV is more your style.
For all video/photo applications please ensure you demonstrate, similar to a traditional CV, that you meet the required skills and experience for the role to give you the best opportunity to be shortlisted for an interview.
If you wish to apply with a video, please upload a word document stating you have emailed your application and send your file to [email protected] (Please note – this is only for video or photo applications).
NRG Riverside has a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. If our vacancies sound exciting, but your experience doesn’t 100% align, we still want to hear from you and would strongly encourage you to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under anti discriminatory laws.
