Executive Assistant – Property Developer
Location: Manchester City Centre (Predominantly Office-Based)
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum (DOE) plus benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a leading UK property developer based in Manchester City Centre on a permanent basis.

This role would suit a dynamic and tenacious EA who can provide responsive and efficient administrative support to the company Founder and CEO, along with occasional private/personal assistance. The role also involves supporting the wider leadership team and assisting with general office administration duties.

While this is predominantly an office-based role, there is flexibility to work from home when the CEO is out of the office. Flexibility is required as working-from-home days will vary.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for the CEO, managing all aspects of their daily routine.
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, and recording actions and minutes when required.
• Managing meeting actions on behalf of the CEO, ensuring timely follow-ups with internal teams and third parties.
• Handling diary management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating both work and personal appointments.
• Managing income and expenditure, liaising with suppliers, processing payments, and maintaining filing systems.
• Supporting personal household tasks, including bill payments, orders, and errands for the CEO and family members.
• Making travel, hotel, and restaurant arrangements and organising family holidays.
• Coordinating VIP visits, including meeting and greeting guests, organising meeting rooms, and hospitality.
• Managing incoming emails and correspondence, including inbox clearance and responding on behalf of the CEO.
• Preparing reports, briefing papers, and presentations in collaboration with wider teams.
• Dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information and materials.
• Overseeing projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion and effective follow-ups.
• Liaising with investors, stakeholders, and other business teams on behalf of the CEO.
• Planning and scheduling events, carrying out research, and presenting findings.
• Providing ad hoc administrative support to the wider leadership team when required.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a PA or EA, with a preference for experience within the property industry.
• Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Confident working independently and taking initiative.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a dynamic CEO in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, with a salary circa £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We specialise in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across a variety of roles, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, and Receptionists.

We recruit for temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contracts, supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. Our expertise spans key locations, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cheshire, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, and Sheffield, as well as remote roles.

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