Temporary Executive Assistant

CO12, Wrabness, Essex · £20/hour · Temporary · Hybrid · Posted 23 October 2026

Success Recruit is currently working with a dynamic and forward-thinking business who require a part-time Temporary Executive Assistant to provide trusted, hands-on support to the CEO. This is a varied role for someone…

Pay rate £20/hour
Job type Temporary
Location CO12, Wrabness, Essex
Posted 23 October 2026

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About this job

Success Recruit is currently working with a dynamic and forward-thinking business who require a part-time Temporary Executive Assistant to provide trusted, hands-on support to the CEO. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys creating order from complexity, staying one step ahead and ensuring priorities, meetings and commitments are managed effectively.

The successful Temporary EA will be expected to:

* Have previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior EA, ideally supporting a CEO, Founder or C-suite executive

* Have experience managing complex executive diaries, competing priorities and senior stakeholder relationships

* Be confident coordinating Board and Senior Leadership Team meetings, preparing documentation and maintaining action trackers

* Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate requirements and work independently

The successful Temporary EA will be rewarded with:

· A flexible, hybrid working arrangement, primarily home-based with occasional work from Wrabness, Essex, and occasional travel to London

· The opportunity to provide high-level support to the CEO within a growing business

Job Specifics:

* Taking ownership of the CEO’s diary, priorities, correspondence and commitments

* Coordinating Board and Senior Leadership Team meetings, including agendas, meeting packs, presentations and follow-up actions

* Managing actions, decisions, deadlines and dependencies to ensure commitments are completed

* Organising business travel, accommodation, leadership events and workshops

* Coordinating personal and family administration, appointments and associated logistics

* Using Microsoft 365, Planner and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and streamline administrative processes

Location: Hybrid

Hourly Rate: £20 per hour

Hours: 15 hours a week covering 5 days for 1-2 months

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