Job Title: Executive Assistant to Sports Entrepreneur | Permanent | Salary: Up to £45,000

We are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support a busy sports entrepreneur on a permanent basis. This role is fast-paced and varied, requiring someone with high-level EA experience who is proactive and meticulously organised. The Principal has offices in both Liverpool and Munich, so travel between the two offices will be required when necessary.

This is a full-time role with the flexibility needed for some out-of-hours contact from time to time. This is a hybrid role.

Duties will include:

• Diary management
• Inbox management
• Acting as the first point of contact, taking messages and corresponding on behalf of the Principal
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Organising meetings and booking appointments
• Preparing meeting materials/documentation
• Reviewing and amending contracts
• Organising travel including accommodation, visas, and transfers
• Arranging personal appointments
• Organising and planning events
• Managing tasks and following up on tasks
• Chasing internal and external stakeholders
• Running errands
• Processing and paying invoices, processing expenses
• Implementing processes
• General organisational duties

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a similar role or a transferable role
• Can-do attitude
• Highly organised
• Flexible regarding out-of-hours support from time to time
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information
• Dynamic and energetic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership of tasks
• Calm and collected
• Reliable
• Ability to work under pressure and within a fast-paced environment

This full-time permanent role pays up to £45,000 per annum, plus 25 days holiday, a bonus, and a competitive pension.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an excellent EA to join an established but growing company with a fantastic culture. You will be able to make the role your own and will feel valued and well looked after.

Lily Shippen is a leading business support and HR recruitment agency in the UK. We specialise in recruiting a broad range of positions including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, and Chief of Staff roles. Our expertise extends to supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private roles across various sectors. With our extensive knowledge of the recruitment landscape, we help connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. Whether you're looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we ensure the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Our services cover locations across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and beyond.