Executive Assistant to CEO & Office Operations – Manchester

Sideways 6; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Learning & Development platform

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Health cashback

Phone reimbursement

Free gym access

Free Thursday lunch

Job summary

Sideways 6 is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the CEO and to manage the Manchester office. You will coordinate a busy calendar, travel, and meetings, while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

You’ll also own day-to-day office operations, coordinating facilities, suppliers and events to create a welcoming, efficient workplace for staff and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or similar supporting senior leaders.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and travel arrangements.
• Strong handling of confidential information and high-level coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the CEO and manage the CEO’s calendar.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries and visas where needed.
• Prepare agendas, briefings and presentations for meetings.
• Attend meetings, capture minutes and track actions to completion.
• Act as primary contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee office administration and facilities coordination in Manchester.
• Welcome visitors and manage security procedures and supplier relationships.
• Support events, employee experience initiatives and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Travel planning

Stakeholder management

Meeting coordination

Confidentiality

Office administration

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Navan

Spendesk

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Sideways 6 is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the CEO and to manage the Manchester office. You will coordinate a busy calendar, travel, and meetings, while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

You’ll also own day-to-day office operations, coordinating facilities, suppliers and events to create a welcoming, efficient workplace for staff and visitors alike.