Salary guide
Executive Assistant
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
BusinessAdministration
- EAs are vital for efficient executive operations
Other names this job is known by
- Personal Assistant
- Executive PA
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to executives
- Manage calendars and appointments
- Organise meetings and travel
- Prepare reports and presentations
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in business or administration (advantageous)
- Experience in admin roles
- Organisation and IT skills
- Discretion and time management
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Office Manager
- Chief of Staff
- PA to CEO
- Senior EA
How to get the job
- Study business or administration
- Gain experience in admin roles
- Progress to executive assistant positions with further training
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