Posted on October 15, 2024
Executive Assistant Manchester City Centre £40000 - £50000 per year Permanent
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Lily Shippen

Managing Director

Executive Assistant to Founder

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £40,000 per annum - £50,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Hybrid: 4 Days in the Office & 1 Day WFH 

Our client, a leading property company in Manchester, is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support their Founder. This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive professional who excels in both business and personal support and has experience within property or real estate investment. As an integral extension of the Founder, you will enable them to focus on strategic priorities by handling day-to-day operations with efficiency and precision.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Executive & Personal Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Founder, managing their calendar, emails, and travel arrangements across both business and personal commitments.
  • Meeting Preparation & Follow-up: Prepare agendas, organise materials, attend key meetings, and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
  • Communication Management: Act as a gatekeeper and representative for the Founder, liaising with clients, stakeholders, and team members to maintain strong communication channels.
  • Property & Investment Administration: Assist in overseeing property documentation, liaising with relevant parties to manage transactions, contracts, and project timelines.
  • Project & Task Coordination: Handle project coordination and manage a range of tasks, ensuring projects are on schedule and within scope.

Person Specification:

  • Experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within the property, real estate, or investment sectors
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised, with a commitment to confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanour
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management
  • Self-starter capable of managing priorities with minimal oversight

If you are a professional, resourceful, and experienced Executive Assistant ready to work in a fast-paced, low-turnover environment, this could be your next exciting opportunity.

Lily Shippen – Expert Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, and Business Support Recruitment in London, Manchester, Cheshire, and Remote

Lily Shippen is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Executive Assistant (EA), Personal Assistant (PA), Office Manager, and Chief of Staff recruitment across London, Manchester, Cheshire, and nationwide. We are renowned for connecting companies with exceptional business support professionals, including EAs, PAs, Receptionists, Private PAs, Office Managers, Operations Managers, and Chief of Staff roles.

Our services cover temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contracts, tailored to your hiring needs. With offices in both London and Manchester, we provide recruitment solutions for businesses locally, nationally, and internationally. Whether you need to hire an Executive Assistant in Manchester or a Personal Assistant in London, Lily Shippen is your trusted partner for finding high-calibre candidates.