Executive Assistant

Role Overview

A prominent international fashion retail company in Manchester is hiring an Executive Assistant to support its Group Chief Executive Officer. The role sits within the Executive Office and partners closely with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant to keep priorities, leadership activity, and strategic initiatives moving smoothly across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Work in close partnership with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant to manage priorities, meetings, and key leadership activities.
• Coordinate the CEO’s schedule and internal engagements so time is directed toward the most critical business matters.
• Draft briefing packs, presentations, and reports for important meetings, leadership conversations, and strategy sessions.
• Monitor progress on major business initiatives and action items, making sure follow-up and accountability are maintained across the leadership group.
• Organize and support Executive Leadership Team meetings, including agenda preparation and action tracking.
• Serve as a coordination hub between departments on issues that need CEO input or visibility.
• Assist with cross-functional projects and initiatives delivered on behalf of the CEO.
• Keep track of developments across key parts of the business and prepare summaries or briefings when needed.
• Support the creation of internal communications and leadership updates from the CEO as required.
• Help plan leadership meetings, strategy workshops, and executive off-site sessions.
• Bring structure to the CEO’s workload so priorities are clearly organized and progress is consistently followed through.

Candidate Profile

The employer is seeking someone with strong background in senior Executive Assistant work or previous Chief of Staff experience.

Salary and Benefits

Pay is negotiable based on experience and fit, and the company offers a very strong benefits package.

Additional Information

This position is based in the Manchester area and is an in-office role. The role is full time.