Executive Assistant

Location Leeds
Discipline: Chemicals
Salary: £Competitive Salary
Contact name: Amber Alexander

Contact email: amber@merrittrecruitment.com
Job ref: 405
Published: 3 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

​A fast-growing, entrepreneurial speciality chemicals business is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support its senior leadership team during an exciting phase of expansion. This is a rare opportunity for someone just starting out in their career to take on a central, high-impact role within a scaling organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level executive support to senior leadership, acting as a primary point of contact

  • Manage complex calendars across time zones, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel

  • Track key tasks, deadlines, expenses, and documentation to keep leadership focused and organised

  • Support selective personal administration where required

  • Maintain office operations, including facilities, supplies, events, and team welfare initiatives

  • Support recruitment activities, including interview coordination and candidate communication

  • Manage onboarding processes and day-to-day HR administration (records, absence tracking, policy compliance)

  • Maintain organised systems for files, presentations, and correspondence

Candidate Profile

  • Highly organised, proactive, and personable, with strong problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and time-management capability

  • Comfortable working independently in a hybrid or remotely managed environment

  • Highly proficient with business technology, Microsoft Office tools, and modern AI-assisted workflows

  • Enthusiastic, adaptable, and motivated to grow with a scaling business

  • Degree from a reputable University desirable

  • Interest in, or exposure to, a technical or industrial sector desirable

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys being at the center of operations. The position offers significant scope for development, responsibility, and long-term career progression as the business continues to grow.