Job Description
Executive Assistant to Executive Team
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Darley Dale, Derbyshire | 30 hours per week | £32,000–£36,000 pro rata
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HJ Enthoven Group is a successful £190m-revenue industrial and recycling business entering an exciting period of transformation and investment following a recent Private Equity acquisition.
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We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director, CFO and Executive Chairman, while acting as a central point of coordination across the wider leadership team.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA who enjoys operating at the heart of a business, supporting senior leaders and bringing structure, pace and organisation to a fast-moving executive environment.
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HJ Enthoven Group is entering an exciting period of transformation and investment following its acquisition by new Private Equity owners. As the business moves to a more formal Board and investor reporting rhythm, the Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Executive Chairman and wider leadership team are well supported, prepared and coordinated.
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What you'll be doing
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Executive Support
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• Support the MD, CFO and Executive Chairman • Manage complex diaries, travel and meetings • Prepare briefing notes and act as a key point of contact for the MD's office
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Management & Board Meetings
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• Own the executive meeting calendar and timetable • Coordinate and chase inputs from senior stakeholders • Prepare professional meeting packs and presentations • Take minutes and manage the actions log through to completion
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Reporting & Presentations
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• Support Board and investor reporting • Build and restructure senior-level PowerPoint presentations • Use Excel to analyse and check data, including formulas, pivots and charts • Ensure information is accurate and issued on time
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Office & Business Support
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• Support the smooth running of the head office • Coordinate customers, auditors, regulators and investor visits • Support suppliers, facilities, events and senior onboarding
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About you
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We are looking for an experienced EA or PA who has supported C-suite or senior leadership and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment.
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You'll ideally have:
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• Strong experience supporting an MD, CEO, CFO, Chairman or Executive Team
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• Experience owning a senior management or Board meeting cycle
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• Advanced PowerPoint and strong Excel skills
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• Practical experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT
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• Excellent written English and minute-taking skills
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• Confidence chasing senior stakeholders and holding people to deadlines
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• Excellent organisation, discretion and attention to detail
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Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, recycling or another operational environment would be highly advantageous, as would Private Equity or formal Board reporting experience.
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The environment
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You'll need to be comfortable working in both the boardroom and an operational environment, dealing confidently with senior executives, investors and external stakeholders.
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We're looking for someone proactive, commercially curious and calm under pressure, who can anticipate what the leadership team needs rather than waiting to be asked.
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What's on offer?
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£32,000–£36,000 pro rata 30 hours per week Darley Dale, Derbyshire Occasional travel to Welwyn Garden City
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA to take on a high-impact role within HJ Enthoven Group, a £190m business undergoing significant transformation and investment, with genuine visibility across the organisation.
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If you're an experienced EA who enjoys keeping senior teams organised, informed and moving forward, we'd love to hear from you.
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