Exciting Opportunity: Executive Assistant to the Head of Product Development in Oldham

Location: Oldham (4 days a week in the office)  
Company: A Legacy Business with Over 100 Years of Innovation  
Initial Interviews: Week commencing 9th September

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking to take your career to the next level? We’re recruiting on behalf of a distinguished client, a company with a rich history spanning over 100 years, to find a dynamic and proactive Executive Assistant to support their Head of Product Development. This brand-new role is your chance to make a significant impact in a well-established business that continues to lead and innovate in its industry.

Why this Executive Assistant role is unique:

In this role, you’ll be more than just an Executive Assistant—you’ll be the right hand to a key executive, involved in everything from managing busy schedules to driving forward exciting new projects. You’ll be working in Oldham, in a vibrant office environment, four days a week, where your organisational skills and ability to stay ahead of the curve will be crucial to the success of the Product Development team.

• Support the Head of Product Development in planning and executing innovation days, where the next breakthrough ideas are created.
• Assist in high-impact projects that will shape the future of the company, ensuring actions are followed up across teams.
• From coordinating meetings to managing follow-up actions, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the team on track.
•  No two days are the same—one day you might be managing travel logistics, and the next you could be organising a major company event.
• Join a company with over a century of success, combining the best of tradition with cutting-edge innovation.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide executive support to the Head of Product Development, managing their inbox, diary, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for three direct reports.
• Organise and attend meetings, taking minutes and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Assist with planning and executing events, including company-wide innovation days.
• Manage expenses, document preparation, and other ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Skills and experience You’ll need:

• Proactive and assertive: Comfortable challenging ideas and ensuring that tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives.
• You notice the small details and ensure nothing is overlooked.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across all levels.

This is not just another Executive Assistant role; it’s a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a company with a storied history and an exciting future. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, apply today!

Important Dates:
Initial interviews will take place during the week commencing 9th September. 

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to advance your career as an Executive Assistant in Oldham with a company that’s been a leader in its field for over 100 years!

Lily Shippen’s business support team are experts in recruiting top secretarial, office administration and business support talent, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Private PAs and Office Managers, on a temporary, permanent and fixed-term contract basis. We work with clients across the United Kingdom, from our offices in London and Manchester, as well as servicing international and remote roles.