Executive Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
ALDI
Jones Lang Lasalle
Circet
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 86 profiles for Executive Assistants in Preston
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £36,186 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,832 – £45,417 yearly
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Supermarket Assistant, Waitrose
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite+22 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenOffice ManagementSales Executive
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSalesAutomotive Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceSenior Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceInternal Quality Management System AuditingInternal AuditsSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareExecutive Assistant to the Managing Director & Board
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Communication SkillsExecutive Support ExperienceEmail SoftwareEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningStakeholder EngagementSchool Governor 2024
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Operations ManagementBTECLevel 2 in Customer ServiceBusinessMathsBusiness Management+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipGoogle SuiteGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsGoogle DriveAccounts Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
OCRNVQDriving LicenceCLAiTSkills
Communication SkillsRecord KeepingData EntryFront DeskMicrosoft Office SuiteWindows
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What's the average time to fill an executive assistant role?
The average time to fill an executive assistant role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do executive assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for executive assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to executive assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive assistants include: executive assistant to the managing director & board, accounts assistant and office assistant.
What level of education is common for an executive assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an executive assistant in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive assistant?
Most executive assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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