Executive Assistant

Tangerine-04ff376; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual tax-free profit share

Healthy training budget

Generous holiday scheme

Quarterly wellbeing day

Agile working

Flexible public holidays

Health Insurance

Charity & social events

Interest-free loans

Pension up to 5%

Coaching & mentoring

Job summary

Tangerine is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with our two Co-CEOs, acting as a trusted extension and central point of coordination. You will manage priorities, keep the leadership team aligned, and enable high performance across the agency.

In this senior role, you’ll lead the Business Support function, oversee office operations, and help shape culture and communications. You’ll be a cultural ambassador for our employee-owned ethos, driving collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong EA experience in a fast paced environment.
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills with stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion and sound judgement.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset.
• Passion for culture, inclusion and organisational excellence.
• Ability to influence, inspire confidence and bring people together.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to two Co-CEOs and manage priorities.
• Coordinate diaries, inboxes, communications and follow-ups.
• Prepare briefing packs, presentations and papers with clear actions.
• Act as a trusted adviser and connector for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the Business Support function and oversee facilities and suppliers.
• Support cross-organisational projects and internal comms initiatives.
• Contribute to culture, engagement and DE&I programmes.

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Emotional intelligence

Discretion

Proactive mindset

Culture & inclusion

Influence & leadership

Job description

The Role

We’re seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner closely with our two Co-CEOs and play a pivotal role in ensuring the agency runs smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with our values.

This is a senior, high-impact role where you will act as a true extension of the Co-CEOs - managing priorities, coordinating across teams, and enabling the leadership team to operate at their best.

You’ll provide high-level executive support, acting as a trusted partner and central point of coordination. No two days will be the same - you’ll be at the heart of the agency, keeping everything aligned, on track, and moving seamlessly.

What You’ll Do

Executive Support

• Provide proactive, tailored support to two Co-CEOs with differing needs and working styles
• Manage complex diaries, inboxes, communication flows and priorities
• Prepare briefing packs, presentations and meeting papers, ensuring follow-up actions are executed
• Act as a trusted adviser and connector for internal and external stakeholders
• Support board and executive governance processes to ensure clarity and accountability

Business Support & Operations Leadership

• Lead the Business Support function and set high standards for service excellence
• Line-manage Front of House, ensuring a polished, on-brand experience
• Oversee office facilities and supplier contracts
• Contribute to operations planning, business rhythm and continuous improvement

Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the coordination of cross-organisational projects aligned to agency priorities, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered on time
• Assist with culture, engagement and internal communications initiatives, helping to organise activities and maintain clear communication across teams
• Provide support to the ongoing development and delivery of DE&I programmes, coordinating logistics and supporting implementation.

Culture, Communication & Engagement

• Be a cultural ambassador for Tangerine’s employee-owned ethos
• Cascade leadership messages and ensure alignment across teams
• Help shape a positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace environment

What You’ll Bring

• Strong EA experience in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High emotional intelligence, discretion and sound judgement
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset
• Passion for culture, inclusion and organisational excellence
• The ability to influence, inspire confidence and bring people together

About Us

We’re Tangerine – a team of 100+ content creators, digital planners, strategists, designers, creatives and consultants who help brands solve problems, think differently and truly connect with people.

Our vision is simple:

To be the specialist communications agency top brands want to work with - and the place the most talented people want to work for.

Culture sits at the heart of how we do that. We’re passionate about delivering meaningful, standout work and we empower our people to think freely, push creativity and continually test, learn and grow. That means clients get the results they want - and our people get to show just how talented they are.

And as the first majority employee-owned agency in the UK, everyone at Tangerine has a real say in how our business is run. We invest in wellbeing, learning and internal initiatives that help people thrive - and it’s one of the reasons people choose to stay and build their careers with us.

What We Offer

• Annual tax-free profit share
• Healthy annual training budget via our Homegrown development programme
• Generous holiday scheme, including your birthday off
• Quarterly wellbeing day
• Quarterly late start/early finish
• Agile working
• Flexible public holidays
• Health Insurance
• Charity, wellbeing and social events
• Interest-free loans
• Contributory pension up to 5%
• Enhanced dependents/maternity/paternity/sick pay
• 1:1 coaching and mentoring

Open To All

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace were everyone can thrive and help enhance the way we work through their unique perspectives and experiences.