A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner of a leading nationwide property company on a permanent basis. The company is open to candidates in either the Manchester or Birmingham areas. The successful candidate will be required in the office one day per week, with the rest of the time working remotely. Travel to London will be required on an ad hoc basis. Candidates must have previous EA experience supporting at a senior level to be considered.
Duties will include:
- Diary management
- Arranging complex travel and accommodation arrangements
- Organising meetings
- Acting as first point of contact for the executive, employees, clients, and other external parties
- Preparing meeting materials including meeting packs, documentation, presentations, agendas, and minutes, following up on actions
- Planning and organising events
- Processing expenses and raising invoices
- Assisting with the management of casework
- Day-to-day management of other administrative and secretarial staff
- Liaising with external consultants on social media content for the team
- Ad hoc travel to other offices when required
Person Specification:
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting at a senior level
- Excellent working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated experience in handling confidential information appropriately; diplomacy, professional conduct, and discretion are essential
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask
- Previous people management experience is desirable but not essential
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly and well-established organisation with a fantastic reputation. The company highly values its staff and encourages personal and professional development.
Salary is up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) plus benefits.
Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We specialise in recruiting for a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, and more. Our services extend to supporting founders, businesses, and private roles across various sectors. We work with clients from our offices in London and Manchester, as well as servicing international and remote roles, covering locations such as Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool, and beyond. Whether you are seeking temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we ensure the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates