Reed is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing national business for an Executive Assistant to support their Managing Director.

This is a predominantly office-based role in Weston-super-Mare, however it requires a high level of flexibility. You will regularly travel with the Managing Director, including meetings, site visits and time spent at Head Office. Overnight stays are a normal part of the role (fully expensed).

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility required)

About the Role

This is far from a traditional EA role.

You won’t just be managing diaries and booking travel, you’ll be operating as a true right-hand partner, heavily involved in business operations and data analysis. You’ll regularly work with financial data, support high-level meetings and tenders, and play a key role in helping the MD navigate a complex, fast-moving business and priorities.

Think of this as a “mini Chief of Staff” style role, ideal for someone looking to step beyond pure admin and become more commercially involved in the business.

The MD oversees a large, multi-site operation and is heavily involved in escalations and business-critical activity, so you’ll need to be confident, assertive and able to operate at pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex diary, travel and logistics management
• Full inbox management, including drafting responses on behalf of the MD
• Preparing documentation for senior meetings and tenders
• Analysing and interpreting business data (P&L, payroll, performance metrics)
• Producing clear reports and summaries to support decision making
• Acting as gatekeeper, prioritising workload and protecting the MD’s time
• Supporting on escalations and business-critical issues
• Travelling with the MD to meetings, sites and head office as required

About You

We’re looking for someone ambitious, confident and commercially minded who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

• Experience supporting senior leadership (EA / PA level)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Confidence working with financial data (P&Ls, metrics, payroll etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication

You’ll be:

• Assertive and confident, comfortable pushing back when needed
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-driven
• Commercially aware and eager to get involved in the business

This role suits someone who wants to step beyond a traditional EA position and have real impact.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays
• Flexibility to work closely alongside the MD (not a remote role)

(All travel and accommodation expenses are covered.)

Benefits

• Private healthcare support (including GP, dental and optical)
• Life cover (4x salary)
• Birthday off each year
• Paid volunteering day
• Ongoing training and development
• Regular team socials and company events

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making within a growing business, perfect for someone looking to evolve their EA career into a more commercial and influential role.