Our client, a successful family-owned Manufacturing company, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support their CEO across different business interests. This highly trusted role requires an exceptional Executive Assistant who can become a genuine right-hand person, combining executive support, private assistance and lifestyle management. The successful candidate will bring structure to a busy workload, manage complex schedules and support key projects to keep business and personal priorities on track.
Job title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £45,000–£55,000
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid working: office-based 3 days a week
Responsibilities include:
· Act as the CEO’s trusted right-hand partner across business and private commitments.
· Anticipate and balance priorities across multiple businesses, private appointments and lifestyle needs.
· Manage a changing business and private diary, resolving clashes and protecting the CEO’s time.
· Arrange UK and international business and private travel, including flights, accommodation, transfers and itineraries.
· Build relationships with business teams, advisers and private service providers as a discreet, reliable contact.
· Prepare meeting papers and presentations across the business portfolio, tracking actions and following up.
· Support business projects, reporting, private projects and personal administration with discretion.
Personal specification:
· Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
· Ability to manage an independent workload accurately and use time effectively.
· Proven discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
· Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive working style.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Experience working effectively in fast-paced environments.
· A hands-on approach, with a willingness to take ownership rather than simply delegate.
If you are an Executive Assistant who is at the top of their game, and is looking for a role covering but business and private duties, this is the role for you!
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