Our client, a company in the public sector is currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to the CEO, Chair of the Board and Senior Manager on a full-time, permanent contract.

The position is based in Manchester, with hybrid working offering up to 3 days working from home. The salary is £39,237.

The ideal candidate will have experience providing PA or executive support to senior leaders, excellent diary management skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Duties will include:

• Managing complex diaries, using judgement to prioritise appointments, resolve clashes and protect time for important work

• Coordinating meetings, travel and practical arrangements, ensuring senior colleagues have the information they need

• Acting as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling enquiries professionally and escalating issues where needed

• Capturing actions and decisions from meetings and discussions, following up with colleagues and stakeholders where needed

• Preparing and formatting clear papers, briefings, correspondence, presentations and other documents to a high standard

Experience required:

• Experience providing PA or executive support to senior leaders

• Experience working with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive information with discretion

• Excellent organisational, scheduling and diary management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating with colleagues, Board members and external stakeholders

• Confident using digital collaboration, communication and productivity tools, with the ability to pick up new systems quickly

Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working

• Civil Service Pension Scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

• Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the Manchester office

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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