Posted on June 18, 2025
Executive Assistant Oldham £40000 - £45000 per year Permanent
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Lily Shippen

Managing Director

Are you a high-performing Executive Assistant with at least 8 years of PA or EA experience? We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation with a century-long reputation for excellence and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to support the executive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. It's an ideal role for a proactive EA looking for a varied and busy position. 

Executive Assistant to Head of Product Development – Oldham
Location: Oldham (4 days in the office)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £40,000 per annum - £45,000 per annum 

As Executive Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring strategic priorities are delivered efficiently, supporting both the Head of Product Development and wider team. You’ll have a direct impact on projects, communications, and senior-level operations within an organisation that values precision, initiative, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Executive support: Manage the busy inbox, diary, and day-to-day coordination for the executive.

  • Travel coordination: Book and manage national and international travel for the Head and their direct reports.

  • Meeting management: Schedule meetings, take accurate minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

  • Project and event support: Assist with the organisation of innovation days and key internal events.

  • Document and expense management: Prepare reports, handle confidential documents, and process expenses efficiently.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, supporting senior leaders or C-suite.

  • Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or retail supply chain.

  • Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • Confident communication with the ability to liaise across all levels of an organisation.

  • A proactive, can-do attitude with the confidence to challenge and improve processes.

  • Experience managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Important Information:

  • This is an office-based role, with four days per week required onsite in Oldham.

If you’re an Executive Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in a respected business with strong values and forward momentum, we want to hear from you.

Lily Shippen – Specialists in Executive Assistant Recruitment


We are a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR and support positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to executive assistant recruitment, ensuring you can hire an EA with the skills needed to drive your business forward.

We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, and Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, and private households. Our recruitment services also span HR roles across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Sheffield. Whether you’re looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we help you find the right fit for your business. We also recruit for Chief of Staff positions in various locations.