Executive Assistant

Job description

Our client, a company in the public sector is currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to the CEO, Chair of the Board and Senior Manager on a full-time, permanent contract.

The position is based in Manchester, with hybrid working offering up to 3 days working from home. The salary is £39,237.

The ideal candidate will have experience providing PA or executive support to senior leaders, excellent diary management skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Duties will include:

• Managing complex diaries, using judgement to prioritise appointments, resolve clashes and protect time for important work
• Coordinating meetings, travel and practical arrangements, ensuring senior colleagues have the information they need
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling enquiries professionally and escalating issues where needed
• Capturing actions and decisions from meetings and discussions, following up with colleagues and stakeholders where needed
• Preparing and formatting clear papers, briefings, correspondence, presentations and other documents to a high standard

Experience required:

• Experience providing PA or executive support to senior leaders
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent organisational, scheduling and diary management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating with colleagues, Board members and external stakeholders
• Confident using digital collaboration, communication and productivity tools, with the ability to pick up new systems quickly

Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Civil Service Pension Scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
• Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the Manchester office

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

06-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English