Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in Manchester Area, United Kingdom at TalentYard Ltd
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: TalentYard Ltd
Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom
We are currently working with a renowned client within the creative industry with amazing offices in Central Manchester.
They are looking for an experienced senior PA to support their CEO with a range of responsibilities on the business side with some private duties in a fast-paced environment.
The right candidate will be highly organised and proactive and able to work at their offices 5 days a week.
The Role
- Provide high-level administrative and organisational support
- Manage complex and ever-changing diary, demonstrating strong forward planning and prioritisation
- Coordinate and reschedule appointments across multiple stakeholders and time zones
- Prepare meetings including briefing documents, presentations, room bookings, hospitality and materials
- Organise domestic and international travel, detailed itineraries
- Draft correspondence and manage sensitive information with absolute discretion
- Support the preparation of presentations and key business documentation
- Attend meetings to capture actions and ensure clear communication follow-up
- Provide ad hoc administrative support to other Directors
- Coordinate leadership visits, seminars, celebrations and internal events
- Act as a liaison between the CEO, head office and external partners to ensure seamless information flow
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions
Requirements
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant within a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and remain proactive
• High level of discretion, confidentiality and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders
• Calm and agile approach when managing unforeseen changes or challenges
• Autonomous and solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong customer-service orientation and collaborative approach
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Structured, positive and team-focused attitude
• Commercial awareness and a growth mindset
• Ability to thrive in an operationally complex, high-expectation environment
Salary is negotiable for the right candidate plus bonus ans benefits.
