Executive Assistant to CEO

Simpson Judge; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO of an exciting fashion brand. This full-time position in Trafford Park, Manchester, involves complex diary management, travel coordination, and stakeholder relationship management. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting at C-suite level and a keen interest in the fashion industry. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, along with a bi-annual bonus, annual leave, flexible hours, and various perks.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

40% staff discount

Healthcare cashplan

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience supporting at C-suite, ideally CEO level.
• Interest in fashion industry preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multifaceted role.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendar across multiple businesses and time zones.
• Coordinate international travel for the CEO.
• Draft and manage sensitive documents and reports.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across business.
• Drive select cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.
• Track expenses and manage light finance administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Emotional intelligence

Professionalism

Job description

~ 1 : 1 EA to Group CEO

~ Full time, permanent opportunity

~ 100% onsite in Trafford Park, Manchester

~ Salary up to £50,000 p.a.

~ Fashion Industry

We are currently seeking a pro-active, experienced EA to support the CEO of an exciting business portfolio which includes a fantastic UK fashion brand. This role will provide support to the CEO on a 1 : 1 basis, supporting with key EA duties including :

Strategic Diary & Inbox Management

• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar spanning multiple businesses, time zones, and international locations
• Prepare the CEO with agendas, briefings, and context for all meetings and engagements

Global Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate international travel across multiple regions and business lines, including flights, visas, accommodations, and high-level itineraries
• Manage logistics for offsite meetings, board sessions, and investor engagements

Executive & Personal Support

• Serve as a trusted proxy for the CEO in internal and external communications, attend meetings as needed, tracking key actions, and ensure timely follow-through
• Draft, review, and manage sensitive documents, reports, and board-level presentations

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Help build and maintain trusted relationships across business and industry
• Represent the Executive Office with professionalism, warmth, and discretion

Project Oversight

• Drive select cross-functional or CEO-led initiatives from concept through execution
• Support the CEO’s involvement in industry events and group-wide brand moments

Operational Excellence

• Track and reconcile expenses; manage light finance administration for the Executive Office
• Oversee VIP logistics, corporate gifting, and group-wide executive protocols

Confidentiality & Discretion

• Navigate high-pressure and sensitive environments with absolute professionalism and confidentiality
• Exercise sound judgement and emotional intelligence in all aspects of the role

In order to be considered, you need to have significant recent experience of supporting at C‑suite, ideally CEO level. You will ideally have an interest in fashion, and will be comfortable working in a fast paced and multifaceted role, supporting a highly entrepreneurial principal. You need to have a clear communication style, and excellent attention to detail. You will be happy to work fully onsite at their Trafford Park head office.

Alongside a competitive base salary of up to £50,000 p.a., you will also receive :

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• 40% staff discount
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym