Executive Assistant - #2116458

Your new company
Hays are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide temporary, ongoing cover within a fast-paced professional environment. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, supporting senior leadership with comprehensive administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business. The successful candidate will be proactive, discreet, and confident, managing priorities in a dynamic setting. Immediate starting.
This role is part-time, 22.4 hours per week and temporary.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative and executive support to senior leaders
• Managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
• Acting as a key point of contact, handling communications with internal and external stakeholders professionally
• Preparing meeting agendas, taking accurate minutes, and tracking follow-up actions
• Managing correspondence, emails, and documentation with attention to detail
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Supporting the coordination of internal meetings, events, and client engagements
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Supporting wider administrative tasks as required to ensure business continuity

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a busy environment and is comfortable providing support at senior level.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or PA, ideally supporting senior leadership
• Strong diary management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
• A proactive, adaptable, and resilient approach
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in a professional services or corporate environment
• Familiarity with hybrid working models
• Ability to adapt quickly in a temporary/ongoing role

What you'll get in return
Temporary ongoing opportunity. Hybrid working pattern
22.5 hours per week
Manchester-based role within a supportive and professional team

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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