Executive Assistant to the CEO

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

Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/10/2026

Working Pattern: Predominantly office based, with some flexibility

Are you the kind of Executive Assistant who makes things happen without being asked?

Parmar Staffing is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the CEO of an established, growing business in Greater Manchester.

This isn't a traditional PA role focused on managing someone's diary. We're looking for someone proactive, confident and exceptionally organised who can take ownership, keep people accountable and turn ideas into action.

You'll work directly with a busy, hands on CEO who values initiative, honesty and people who aren't afraid to ask questions or challenge constructively.

What You'll Be Doing

• Attending meetings, reviewing notes and ensuring agreed actions are completed.
• Coordinating projects, priorities and activities across the business.
• Following up with colleagues, including senior managers, to keep things moving.
• Turning ideas into practical action plans.
• Organising meetings, events and occasional travel.
• Supporting recruitment, supplier coordination and business administration.
• Identifying opportunities to take additional responsibilities away from the CEO.

What We're Looking For

Previous PA or EA experience is essential, ideally supporting a CEO, MD or business owner within a SME business.

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with people at all levels.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Strong follow through and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• The flexibility to thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial business.
• Experience within technology would be advantageous but isn't essential. Your personality, initiative and ability to get things done matter more.

What's on Offer?

• Your birthday off.
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension, death in service and employee benefits platform.
• The opportunity to become a trusted part of the leadership team and make a genuine impact.
• This is a predominantly office based position in Manchester.