Executive Assistant – Bolton – Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)

A small private organisation based in Bolton is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their CFO and Managing Partner. This is a full-time office-based role with free parking on site, providing fantastic exposure to the workings of a Private Family Office. The ideal candidate will have previous EA experience and be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.

Duties will include:

• Managing the CFO’s email inbox and sending responses as required.
• Extensive calendar and diary management.
• Diarising key deadlines and confirming these have been met with relevant team members.
• Managing the expenses and credit card expenditure of the executives.
• Arranging travel and accommodation.
• Providing general administrative support.
• Co-ordinating board/information packs as required.
• Assisting the executive with the production of presentations and reports, including formatting.
• Taking notes during meetings and transcribing dictation/voice memos as needed.
• Ensuring all meetings are well planned in advance and that required information is distributed prior to meetings, including agendas and papers.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes, ensuring any action points are clearly communicated and monitored post-meeting.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a PA/EA role supporting at a senior level.
• Well presented, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills (minimum intermediate level).
• Positive and professional attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, dedicated, and hardworking candidate to add real value within a small organisation where hard work is valued and rewarded.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum (DOE).
• 37.5 hours per week (30 minutes lunch break).
• 25 days holiday plus additional bank holidays (after 12 months of service, you will receive an increment of 1 day for each year served, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday annual leave.
• Pension - 5% employer contribution.
• Death in Service - 2x salary.
• Private Medical Healthcare.

Lily Shippen are experts in Executive Assistant recruitment, specialising in connecting top talent with leading organisations across the UK.

We recruit for a variety of roles, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, and Office Managers, with a focus on the unique needs of businesses in sectors such as finance, private equity, and family offices. Our clients span major cities including London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool, and Birmingham, ensuring we provide a comprehensive recruitment service that meets the evolving demands of the executive support landscape.