Executive Assistant in Manchester

The Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in enabling the Group CEO and Group Commercial Director to operate at maximum efficiency by delivering exceptional executive, administrative, and strategic support. This role demands a high level of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability to manage complex calendars, coordinate critical meetings, and streamline communication with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison and trusted partner, supporting the execution of high-impact commercial and strategic projects across multiple sectors, including health, social care, and hospitality.

With outstanding organizational and communication skills, the Executive Assistant will ensure the smooth operation of the executive office, anticipating needs, safeguarding confidentiality, and driving administrative excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily calendars, appointments, meetings, travel and accommodation for the Group CEO and Commercial Director.
• Prepare and edit executive-level correspondence, reports, and presentations with precision and professionalism.
• Anticipate the needs of the executives and provide proactive support in all aspects of daily operations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external communications for the CEO and Commercial Director.
• Screen, prioritise, and respond to emails, calls, and other communications.
• Draft professional correspondence and ensure timely responses on behalf of the executive team.
• Organise and facilitate high-level meetings, including agenda creation, minute-taking, and tracking action items.
• Coordinate logistics for board meetings, external stakeholder meetings, and corporate events.
• Assist in the execution of strategic projects and commercial initiatives across the business.
• Assist with industry research and monitor timelines and deliverables.
• Manage expense reports, budgeting documentation, and procurement tasks related to the executive office.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and document control in line with Data Protection Legislation and GDPR.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience supporting senior directors.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with ability to multitask under pressure.
• High-level communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong professional presence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster trusted relationships across all levels including senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with collaboration/project tools such as Teams, Trello, Asana, or SharePoint (Desirable).
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential matters.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain calm under pressure.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience coordinating board meetings and preparing executive reporting packs.
• Comfortable working in a fluid, agile environment where change and prioritisation are constant.
• Track record of process improvement and operational efficiency within an executive support role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an Executive Assistant, Directors PA, or Senior Administrative Support role.
• Business Administration / Management qualification or a related field (preferred) (Desirable).
• Experience supporting senior directors or board-level executives in a multi-sector or service-led organisation (Desirable).

Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday - Friday

Salary: £28-£30k

Place of work: Lowry Mill, Lees Street, Swinton, M27 6DB

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: On-site parking

Work Location: In person