Executive Assistant

Lily Shippen; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Shippen is recruiting on behalf of a fast-paced technology company based in Warrington for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO. This broad role covers complex diary management, executive support, governance, HR and office management, and offers the chance to become a trusted right hand to the CEO.

As an EA, you will gain exposure to strategic projects, Board and governance activity, and multiple workstreams, requiring proactive, autonomous working and meticulous

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, C-suite executive or senior leader
• Experience within a fast-paced environment, ideally within the technology sector
• Confident managing complex diaries, competing priorities and multiple workstreams
• Experience preparing Board and senior-level meeting materials, including agendas, papers, presentations and action logs
• Comfortable supporting projects across areas such as governance, risk, compliance and policy
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence liaising at all levels
• Experience or exposure to HR processes and office management would be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong digital capability
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent judgement and discretion
• Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working autonomously
• A hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and anticipate what is needed

Skills

Diary management

Board liaison

Stakeholder management

Executive support

Governance

HR exposure

Microsoft Office

Discretion & judgement

Autonomous working

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-paced technology company based in Warrington, who are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to their CEO.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded EA who enjoys variety and wants to become a trusted right hand to a CEO. Alongside complex diary and executive support, you'll gain exposure to strategic projects, Board and governance activity, HR and office management, making this a broad role with real responsibility and impact.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Warrington

Contract: Permanent

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, C-suite executive or senior leader
• Experience within a fast-paced environment, ideally within the technology sector
• Confident managing complex diaries, competing priorities and multiple workstreams
• Experience preparing Board and senior-level meeting materials, including agendas, papers, presentations and action logs
• Comfortable supporting projects across areas such as governance, risk, compliance and policy
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence liaising at all levels
• Experience or exposure to HR processes and office management would be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong digital capability
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent judgement and discretion
• Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working autonomously
• A hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and anticipate what is needed