Personal Assistant to Co-Founder – Manchester City Centre (Hybrid)
Our client, a thriving and established business based in Manchester City Centre, is seeking a dynamic and proactive Personal Assistant to support their Co-Founder in both a private and business capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working in a varied and rewarding role.
This hybrid position requires flexibility to provide ad-hoc out-of-hours support in line with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact, managing all correspondence and enquiries efficiently.
- Organise and attend meetings, prepare materials, and follow up on action items.
- Coordinate complex travel arrangements, including flights, transportation, and accommodation for both business and personal requirements.
- Process expenses and invoices for both business and personal tasks.
- Manage concierge-style duties such as making reservations and organising events.
- Undertake ad hoc projects and research, compiling data and producing reports.
- Liaise with key stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Provide general organisational support, ensuring seamless operations in a busy environment.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in a similar Personal Assistant role, preferably supporting at board level.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Dynamic, energetic, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Ability to take ownership of tasks, work on initiative, and thrive under pressure.
- Discreet and capable of handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Driver with own car for occasional travel requirements.
- Flexibility to provide out-of-hours support when required.
Details and Benefits
- Contract: Full-time, permanent role.
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with flexibility based on business needs.
- Salary: Competitive, with additional benefits:
- Discretionary bonus and share save schemes.
- Private medical insurance and life assurance.
- Free onsite gym access.
- Retail discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Founder and be part of a successful, innovative business.
Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit for a wide range of roles, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, and HR roles, connecting businesses with exceptional talent.
Our expertise extends to supporting founders and senior leaders in Manchester, as well as key locations such as London, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, and internationally. Whether you’re hiring for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we specialise in matching businesses with outstanding candidates who excel in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Let us help you find the perfect fit for your organisation.