Executive Assistant to CEO – Media City & Cheshire (Hybrid)

Our client, a thriving and fast-growing business, is seeking a proactive and experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to their CEO. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to be a true extension of the CEO by providing high-level business and personal support during a period of significant growth.

This hybrid role is based primarily at the company’s stunning offices in Media City, with time also spent at the CEO’s residence in Cheshire. Occasional international travel may be required, with all associated costs compensated.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s extensive diary and email correspondence, ensuring priorities are managed effectively.
• Provide diverse secretarial and administrative support to the CEO, direct reports, and wider team.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Organise and coordinate meetings via Teams, at office locations, or externally.
• Attend key meetings to take minutes, record actions, and follow up as required.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the CEO’s office, handling enquiries from stakeholders internally and externally.
• Arrange business and personal travel, including flights, transportation, and accommodation.
• Support the CEO on various initiatives, business acquisitions, and strategic projects.
• Oversee the admin team to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage household staff and liaise with contractors and agencies, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
• Organise events, chase internal and external stakeholders, and write and proofread communications.
• Manage property-related tasks and personal errands, including occasional dog-sitting.
• Prepare presentations, business decks, and post on social media on behalf of the CEO.
• Process invoices, implement processes, and manage organisational duties.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an EA or PA supporting at senior management level, with a background in both business and private support.
• Personable, adaptable, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to anticipate areas of need.
• Self-starter with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Loyal, discreet, and capable of handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Team player with a collaborative approach, able to build relationships across departments.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with flexibility in working hours when needed.

Details and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE).
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid role based in Media City and Cheshire, with occasional international travel.
• Additional Perks: Be part of a thriving business with exciting growth opportunities.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit for a wide range of roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, and HR roles, connecting businesses with exceptional talent.

Our expertise extends to EA recruitment for high-level business and private support, particularly in Media City, Cheshire, and other major locations such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Sheffield. Whether you’re hiring for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we specialise in matching businesses with outstanding candidates who support growth and operational excellence. Let us help you find the perfect fit for your organisation.