Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO Location: South Manchester Type: Full-time, Permanent Our client, a thriving business in the insurance sector, is seeking a proactive, highly organised, and motivated Executive Assistant to support their Founder and CEO.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a dynamic leader, providing essential executive support across both business and personal matters.
Initially, the focus will be on executive support and coordination, making this an ideal role for a trusted, driven professional.
As the business grows, there is potential for this role to expand, including opportunities for broader involvement within the firm.
Responsibilities: - Executive Support: Deliver high-level support to the Founder and CEO, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel and accommodation arrangements.
- Commercial Insight: Assist with management information (MI) and data analysis, preparing reports and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Follow-up and Coordination: Track action points from meetings and ensure timely follow-ups to keep projects and tasks on course.
- Personal Support: Manage personal tasks for the CEO, including household-related matters in South Manchester.
- Project Management: Oversee ad hoc projects as directed by the CEO, ensuring objectives are achieved and timelines are met.
- Divisional Support: Provide ad hoc assistance to divisional directors as required, enhancing coordination and organisational efficiency across the team.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background in executive support, combined with a proactive approach and high level of discretion.
Requirements include: - Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar C-suite support role.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Familiarity with data analysis and MI systems is desirable but not essential.
- High level of discretion and professionalism, particularly regarding personal tasks.
Why Join This Role?
This position is a rare opportunity to work alongside an inspiring Founder and CEO in a growing, client-centric business.
As Executive Assistant, you'll become a trusted partner, with the autonomy to shape this role and make a significant impact on both business and personal projects.
If you are looking for a role that offers responsibility, variety, and the chance to grow with a business, this could be your ideal next step.
Benefits for this role include private medical and 30 days holiday.
This role would suit a driver with access to a car.
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