Interim Executive Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking an Interim Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director in a central Manchester location. This temporary position offers exposure to election-related activities and close collaboration with a Senior Executive Assistant.

You will manage complex diaries, emails and meeting arrangements, prepare papers, and coordinate planning activities while building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Executive Assistant support to the Managing Director.
• Work closely with a Senior Executive Assistant.
• Manage complex diaries, emails, and meeting arrangements.
• Support planning activities, including anticipating challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth coordination of key priorities during a high-profile and time-sensitive period, including support around election-related activities.
• Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and meeting papers.
• Support the leadership team with administrative and organisational requirements.
• Manage junior team members.

Skills

Organisational skills

Senior leadership support

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Discretion

Job description

• Immediate Start Opportunity
• Short-term temporary position based in Manchester

About Our Client

A public sector organisation based in Manchester.

Job Description

• Providing comprehensive Executive Assistant support to the Managing Director.
• Working closely alongside a Senior Executive Assistant.
• Managing complex diaries, emails, correspondence, and meeting arrangements.
• Supporting planning activities, including anticipating challenges and preparing for different scenarios.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ensuring smooth coordination of key priorities during a high-profile and time-sensitive period, including support around election-related activities.
• Preparing documents, reports, presentations, and meeting papers.
• Supporting the leadership team with administrative and organisational requirements.
• Manage junior team members.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Executive Assistant should have:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

What's on Offer

• Hourly rate: £22.39 - £24.85 per hour, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position within the public sector.
• Opportunity to work in a central Manchester location.