Executive Assistant

Manpower 2Sisters; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex tasks efficiently. You will handle executive communications, prepare meetings, manage travel, and produce key reports. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong IT skills. This position offers a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package including up to 33 days of annual leave and company discounts.

Benefits

Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to modern technology and organizational tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for senior leadership's inbox.
• Prepare for meetings, coordinating attendees and materials.
• Manage approval processes for owner’s direct reports.
• Arrange complex travel logistics for the owner.
• Support management of the Boparan account inbox.
• Produce the monthly President's Paper.

Skills

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant

Strong IT skills

Quick-thinking

Comfortable working autonomously

Organised and confident

Job description

Executive Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Working Hours: 40 hours

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced, highly capable Executive Assistant to support the owner of 2 Sisters Food Group. This is a fast-paced, high-trust role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, think ahead, and confidently take ownership of complex administration.

You will become a central point of contact for day-to-day executive support, ensuring priorities are managed smoothly and communications are handled efficiently across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaderships' inbox, monitoring emails, triaging requests and ensuring awareness of key issues and deadlines
• Prepare for meetings, including coordinating attendees, agendas and required materials
• Manage approval processes, including holidays and requests for the owners direct reports across multiple businesses
• Work closely with the owner's PA and diary manager to ensure clear lines of communication and avoid duplication, acting as the correct point of contact for administrative matters
• Arrange complex travel, including trains, flights and private aviation, working within established processes
• Support management of the Boparan account inbox, including printing, organising and assisting with correspondence, alongside the wider executive support team
• Coordinate meeting communications, emailing relevant stakeholders and following up on updates and changes
• Produce the monthly President's Paper, gathering information, applying commentary, and presenting content within a set template

About You:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role within a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and thinking ahead
• Quick-thinking, organised and confident handling competing priorities
• Able to quickly learn working styles and adapt to how senior leaders operate
• Modern and adaptable, with a positive approach to new technology and ways of working
• Strong IT skills, with confidence in core systems and tools
• Discreet, professional and trusted to handle sensitive information

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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