Executive Assistant to CEO & Office Operations Lead

Interact Software; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interact Software is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO in Manchester. You will manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate travel, prepare meetings and materials, attend key meetings, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You’ll also oversee day-to-day office administration, facilities, events and visitor experience to create an efficient, welcoming workplace. The role requires arranging domestic/international travel, supporting leadership meetings, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Personal Assistant, Executive Coordinator, or similar role supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex diaries, travel arrangements and executive-level stakeholder relationships.
• Experience coordinating meetings, preparing presentations and supporting business projects.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and proactive executive support to the CEO.
• Manage a complex and evolving calendar, prioritising meetings and commitments.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights and itineraries.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations and briefing documents.
• Attend meetings, take minutes and track actions to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Screen and respond to correspondence as needed.
• Support leadership and board meetings and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain discretion managing confidential information.
• Monitor CEO action items and deadlines.
• Support special projects and initiatives for the CEO.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Meeting prep

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office 365

Confidentiality

Facilities coordination

Office administration

Presentations

Expense platforms

Tools

Navan

Spendesk

Job description

Interact Software is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO in Manchester. You will manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate travel, prepare meetings and materials, attend key meetings, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You’ll also oversee day-to-day office administration, facilities, events and visitor experience to create an efficient, welcoming workplace. The role requires arranging domestic/international travel, supporting leadership meetings, and collaborating with