Executive Assistant

Lily Shippen; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Shippen is working with a successful family-owned manufacturing company based in South Manchester to appoint an exceptional Executive Assistant who will provide high‑level business and private support to the CEO across multiple interests. This role blends executive support, private assistance and lifestyle management to ensure the CEO’s priorities run smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly adaptable EA who thrives in a fast paced environment, taking genuine

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Founder or C-suite executive, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proven ability to provide a seamless combination of business and private support, including lifestyle management
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills, with experience coordinating complex UK and international travel
• Absolute discretion, professionalism and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Travel coordination

Discretion

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful family-owned manufacturing company based in South Manchester, who is looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level business and private support to the CEO across multiple business interests.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly adaptable EA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes genuine pride in being a trusted right hand. Combining executive support, private assistance and lifestyle management, you'll play a key role in ensuring the CEO's business and personal priorities run seamlessly.

We're looking for someone who anticipates needs, brings structure to a demanding schedule and is confident taking ownership across a broad range of responsibilities. This role would suit a proactive, resourceful EA who enjoys variety, autonomy and building a trusted working relationship with a senior leader.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO

Location: South Manchester

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week office-based)

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Founder or C-suite executive, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment
• Proven ability to provide a seamless combination of business and private support, including lifestyle management
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills, with experience coordinating complex UK and international travel
• Confidence managing competing priorities across multiple business interests and private commitments
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication abilities
• Absolute discretion, professionalism and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters
• Highly proactive, resourceful and comfortable working autonomously, anticipating needs and taking ownership