Executive Assistant/Business Manager

Adecco Portugal; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Unknown company in Preston is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Business Manager to support the Managing Director and drive business efficiency. The role is part-time, 22.5–30 hours weekly, with a hybrid work model.

You will manage projects, prepare presentations and reports, and assist with business research and administrative tasks while promoting AI adoption to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Directors or senior executives.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Proven ability to create professional presentations using Gamma or similar AI platforms.
• Experience with Agentic AI, AI assistants, automation tools or AI-driven workflows.
• Proficient with productivity tech to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Managing Director.
• Manage projects and actions.
• Create presentations and reports.
• Conduct business research and provide administrative support.
• Drive process improvements and AI adoption.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Communication

Presentation creation

AI tools experience

Automation tools

Tech-savvy

Tools

Gamma AI

Agentic AI

Make

Zapier

ChatGPT

Claude

Microsoft Copilot

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.