Posted on January 12, 2025
Personal Assistant Manchester City Centre £30000 - £35000 per year Permanent
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Lily Shippen

Managing Director

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Manchester city centre? We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic property company for a highly organised and proactive PA to support senior directors. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Role: Personal Assistant (Advanced Microsoft Word skills required)

Location: Manchester City Centre

5 days per week in the office 

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Producing high-quality documents, including reports, letters, and general correspondence.
  • Managing directors’ diaries, scheduling meetings, inspections, and telephone conferences.
  • Coordinating travel, hotel bookings, and restaurant reservations for the team.
  • Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems, scanning documents, and archiving files.
  • Acting as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams, handling calls and messages professionally.
  • Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks as required.

Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, ideally supporting senior-level executives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce polished documents.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is essential.
  • The ability to work with discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • A team player who is reliable, flexible, and able to work under pressure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading company in Manchester city centre, offering a collaborative working environment and the chance to make a real impact. If you’re a highly skilled Personal Assistant looking for a rewarding role with great exposure, please get in touch. This role will move quickly and the client is looking for someone to start in February.


Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial recruitment, ensuring you can hire a Personal Assistant with the skills needed to drive your business forward. We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private roles.

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.