Executive Assistants for hire in Wakefield

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    79

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
    Vocational or technical training
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    Less than a year
    10%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust
    • MMCG
    • Admiral Casino
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 79 profiles for Executive Assistants in Wakefield

Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £44,157 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £39,234 – £49,698 yearly
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  • Executive Assistant to CEO

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipDriving LicenceMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Sales Executive

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Departmental Secretary

    Normanton

    Licenses & certifications

    Audio TypingNVQVoice-To-Text Data EntryComputer LiteracyDictation TypingComputer Skills+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTask PrioritisationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Conference and Events Coordinator

    Castleford

    Licenses & certifications

    TeachingMentoring

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPhotographyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
  • Institute Executive Assistant

    Ossett

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordVoice-To-Text Data EntryMicrosoft Excel
  • Office Assistant

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCRM Software

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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 52 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for executive assistants include: Driving Licence, Audio Typing and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to executive assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive assistants include: admin assistant, conference and events coordinator and interim executive assistant to CEO.

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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive assistant?

Most executive assistants have 20 years of professional experience.

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