Executive Assistant to CEO - Proactive, Action-Driven

Parmar Staffing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your birthday off

Extra time off between Christmas and?l

Pension

Death in service

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Parmar Staffing is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the CEO in Greater Manchester. This role is not a diary-focused PA position; you will be proactive, highly organised, and take ownership to turn ideas into action.

You’ll support a busy CEO, value initiative, honesty and constructive challenge, and you will help keep the organisation moving by coordinating meetings, projects and key activities across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a CEO, MD or business owner in a SME is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Proactive, independent worker who can take ownership and challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, review notes, and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Coordinate projects, priorities and activities across the business.
• Follow up with colleagues, including senior managers, to keep things moving.
• Turn ideas into practical action plans.
• Organise meetings, events and occasional travel.
• Support recruitment, supplier coordination and business administration.
• Identify opportunities to take additional responsibilities from the CEO.

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Discretion

Confidentiality

Independent working

Job description

Parmar Staffing is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the CEO in Greater Manchester. This role is not a diary-focused PA position; you will be proactive, highly organised, and take ownership to turn ideas into action.

You’ll support a busy CEO, value initiative, honesty and constructive challenge, and you will help keep the organisation moving by coordinating meetings, projects and key activities across the business.