Executive Assistant to CEO - Proactive, Action-Driven Support

Parmar Staffing Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Time off between Christmas and NewYear

Pension

Death in service

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Parmar Staffing Ltd is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the CEO in Greater Manchester. This is not a diary-driven PA role; we want someone proactive, exceptionally organised and capable of ownership, accountability and turning ideas into action.

You will support a busy CEO who values initiative, honesty and constructive challenge, coordinating meetings, projects and travel while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous PA/EA experience is essential
• Experience supporting a CEO/MD in an SME
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident communication with all levels
• Proactive, independent working style
• Strong follow-through with constructive challenge
• Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality
• Flexible to thrive in a growing entrepreneurial business
• Tech experience is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, review notes and ensure 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

Organisation

Communication

Proactive attitude

Job description

Parmar Staffing Ltd is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the CEO in Greater Manchester. This is not a diary-driven PA role; we want someone proactive, exceptionally organised and capable of ownership, accountability and turning ideas into action.

You will support a busy CEO who values initiative, honesty and constructive challenge, coordinating meetings, projects and travel while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.