Executive Assistant

SPI Management; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support senior professionals in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will manage diaries, coordinate travel, and assist with client onboarding. This role demands strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. Benefits include an enhanced pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Staff Bonus

Enhanced MAT/PAT

Wellbeing benefits

Healthcash plan

25 days holiday + BH

Enhanced leave for service

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Legal Secretary, ideally within professional services.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A proactive attitude, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary and email management for multiple professionals.
• Preparing documents, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, and event arrangements.
• Supporting billing, expenses, and financial reporting processes.
• Assisting with client onboarding, compliance, and matter management.
• Helping organise business development activities, marketing updates, and networking events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join a leading national professional services firm, supporting senior professionals within a fast-paced Corporate and Commercial team.

You'll provide comprehensive executive support across a range of administrative, organisational, and client service tasks. This role offers the autonomy to manage your own workload while being an integral part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary and email management for multiple professionals
• Preparing documents, correspondence, and meeting materials
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, and event arrangements
• Supporting billing, expenses, and financial reporting processes
• Assisting with client onboarding, compliance, and matter management
• Helping organise business development activities, marketing updates, and networking events

About You

Were looking for a confident and adaptable individual who thrives in a busy professional environment. You’ll have:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Legal Secretary, ideally within professional services
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A proactive attitude, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels

Benefits

• Enhanced pension
• Staff Bonus
• Enhanced MAT/PAT
• Wellbeing benefits
• Healthcash plan
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Enhanced leave for service

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