Executive Assistant

Contingent Workforce Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an Executive Assistant for a 5-month contract. This role involves providing key administrative and organizational support to partners and directors, managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must manage demanding diaries and schedule meetings.
• Needs strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage demanding diaries, scheduling meetings.
• Act as a first point of contact, answering calls and managing emails.
• Organize internal and external meetings.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good working knowledge of standard software packages

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Job description

Overview

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction.

On behalf of PwC, we are looking for a Executive Assistant for a 5 month contract based in our Manchester or Leeds Office.

Purpose of the role

As an Executive Assistant you will provide crucial administrative, secretarial, and organisational support to partners and directors.

The responsibilities

• Proactively manage demanding diaries, scheduling meetings
• Act as a first point of contact, answer calls, manage emails, and prepare and proofread reports, presentations
• Organise internal and external meetings, including booking venues, arranging catering, managing IT requirements
• Plan and book all aspects of business travel
• Compile and prepare presentations and reports using PwC standards and software
• Maintain and update client and internal databases, manage filing systems, and ensure control over confidential information
• Handle expense reporting, manage timesheets, and provide general administrative assistance to support the executive and team

The skills you\'ll need

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of standard software packages
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure

At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.