Personal Assistant to CEO – Creative Company
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a thriving creative company based in Manchester. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a proactive and adaptable PA who can seamlessly manage both business and personal responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role:
As the Personal Assistant, you’ll serve as the CEO’s key support, handling a range of responsibilities from complex diary management to household coordination and personal errands. This role will suit an experienced PA ready to take on a varied and engaging position, collaborating closely with other PAs and teams across the business, yet able to thrive independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Correspondence Management: Oversee all communication on behalf of the CEO, including email, phone calls, and meeting requests.
- Diary Coordination: Manage the CEO’s complex schedule, working with Directors and senior management.
- Reporting and Documentation: Compile weekly reports, documents, financial stats, and prepare presentations.
- Meeting Support: Attend meetings, take minutes, and ensure action points are addressed.
- Travel Arrangements: Organise both domestic and international travel, including visa, accommodation, and logistics.
- Expense Management: Process monthly expenses and invoices for both business and personal matters.
- Inbox and Communication Management: Full inbox oversight and drafting of company communications.
- Office Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for the office, meeting and greeting visitors.
- Personal Support: Provide personal assistance to the CEO and his family, including household management, contractor coordination, and event planning.
- Staff Coordination: Manage household staff including leave, payroll, contracts, and recruitment.
- Lifestyle Management: Coordinate personal activities, holiday planning, gift buying, and personal shopping.
- Availability: Be available out of hours on an ad hoc basis for CEO’s requirements.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Personal Assistant in a business/private capacity, ideally at CEO level.
- Proactive and Flexible: Able to prioritise effectively, with flexibility around working hours.
- Confidentiality: Maintains the highest level of discretion at all times.
- Driving Licence: Clean driving licence and access to a car are essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Regular social events
This is an exciting role for a dedicated PA, ready to join a vibrant, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you are a proactive individual with a high level of professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.
Lily Shippen – Experts in Personal Assistant Recruitment for Creative and Executive Support Roles Across the UK
Lily Shippen’s business support team specialises in recruiting skilled Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, and Private PAs for the creative and executive support sectors. Operating from our London and Manchester offices, we connect creative businesses with outstanding talent across the UK and internationally.