Executive Assistant/Business Manager

Adecco Portugal; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Business Manager to support the Managing Director in a hybrid Preston role (22.5-30 hours per week). You will drive efficiency, manage projects and prepare high-quality presentations using AI-enabled tools.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting senior leaders, strong organisation and communication skills, and comfort with AI workflows and productivity platforms such as Copilot, ChatGPT and Zapier.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Directors, Founders or Senior Executives.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and communication skills.
• Experience creating professional presentations using Gamma or similar AI-powered platforms.
• Practical experience with Agentic AI, AI assistants, automation tools or AI-driven workflows.
• Confident using technology to improve productivity and streamline processes.

Responsibilities

• Executive support to the Managing Director.
• Project and action management.
• Presentation and report creation.
• Business research and administrative support.
• Process improvement and AI adoption across the business.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

AI presentations

AI automation

Communication skills

Productivity tools

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Make

Zapier

Job description

Executive Assistant / Business Manager (Part-Time)

Preston Hybrid 22.5-30 Hours Per Week

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Business Manager to provide high-level support to the Managing Director and help drive business efficiency, projects and operational improvements.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded individual who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working closely with senior leadership.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience supporting Directors, Founders or Senior Executives.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and communication skills.
• Experience creating professional presentations using Gamma or similar AI-powered presentation platforms.
• Practical experience with Agentic AI, AI assistants, automation tools or AI-driven workflows.
• Confident using technology to improve productivity and streamline processes.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, (url removed), Make, Zapier or similar would be highly advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Executive support to the Managing Director.
• Project and action management.
• Presentation and report creation.
• Business research and administrative support.
• Process improvement and AI adoption across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where technology, innovation and AI are at the heart of the business.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.