Personal Assistant

Lily Shippen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in Manchester is seeking a highly organised Team Personal Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting senior Investment Directors with diary management, event organisation, and administrative tasks in a prestigious financial services environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private healthcare with Bupa

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA or Team Assistant in a corporate setting.
• Ideally previous exposure to financial services.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and travel management for multiple Directors.
• Organising internal and external events, conferences and offsites.
• Preparing high-quality reports and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Lily Shippen. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Founder of Lily Shippen | Founder of eavolve | Specialist in Recruiting, Developing & Empowering Exceptional EAs, PAs, and Chiefs of Staff

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading private equity firm, for a highly organised and proactive Team Personal Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Team Personal Assistant

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Manchester City Centre - Office-Based

Based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, this is a fantastic opportunity for a professional Personal Assistant to support a group of senior Investment Directors within a prestigious financial services environment. The successful candidate must be available to start immediately or within the next couple of weeks to allow for a thorough handover. This is a renowned organisation, and a fantastic opportunity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complex diary and travel management for multiple Directors
• Acting as front of house, welcoming guests and managing meeting rooms
• Organising internal and external events, conferences and offsites
• Processing expenses and invoices, managing compliance documentation
• Preparing high-quality reports and presentations (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, and onboarding admin
• Supporting a fast-paced, high-performing team with varied admin support

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a PA or Team Assistant in a corporate setting
• Ideally previous exposure to financial services
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A team player who enjoys supporting senior stakeholders

Salary and benefits:

• £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Life insurance

This Manchester-based PA opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build experience within financial services, offering both variety and responsibility within a collaborative and welcoming team. If you are immediately available and ready to step into a busy and rewarding PA role on a fixed-term basis, we would love to hear from you.

The Associate working on this role at Lily Shippen is Charley, therefore please direct all enquiries relating to the role, to [e-mail]

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial recruitment, ensuring you can hire a Personal Assistant with the skills needed to drive your business forward. We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private roles. Our recruitment services also span HR roles across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Sheffield. Whether you’re looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we help you find the right fit for your business. We also recruit for Chief of Staff positions in various locations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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