Executive Assistant to CEO

A career shaping role has arisen, working for an iconic fashion retail company based in Manchester. This is a truly amazing opportunity for someone to work for a rapidly growing company that rewards their staff and has a great working culture.

Duties include;

• Provide a service that is in line with the MD’s work habits and preferences.
• Ensure all incoming guests meeting with the MD are well taken care of. 
• Coordinate international travel and accommodation requirements and ensure arrangements in place for the MD match his requirements.
• Provide personal support to the CEO and his family, including out of hours support.
• Manage and maintain the MD’s diary, filter mail, highlight urgent correspondence and print attachments. 
• Ensure busy diary commitments, papers and travel arrangements are managed effectively including daily diary updates and troubleshooting and resolving conflicts and problems quickly and effectively. 
• Conduct regular diary meetings with the MD to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requests. 
• Schedule on behalf of the MD meetings between him and his direct reports and the other staff and contacts. 
• Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the MD by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate. 
• Ensure the MD is fully briefed on, or prepared for, any engagements he is involved in. 
• Keep and maintain an accurate record of papers and electronic correspondence on behalf of the MD. 
• Prepare correspondence on behalf of the MD, including the drafting of general replies. 
• Minute general meetings as required and complete research on behalf of the MD. 
• Travel with the MD where required.

£30,000 - £37,000 + 10% bonus and other benefits.

Skills required;

• Flexible approach to work
• Resilience and mature approach
• Real sense of humour 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines 
• Calm under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communicator
• Results and success driven
• Willing to travel
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a similar role

This is a unique role and no day will be the same. You will have the chance to make a difference in this role and offer true right-hand support.

Lily Shippen specialise in PA and administration recruitment across London, Manchester and Cheshire. Typical roles include Receptionists, Team Assistants, PAs, Office Managers and EAs across all industry sectors. We are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the high volume of applications. If you are already registered with Lily Shippen, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant directly.