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Executive Assistant

Recruiter
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Location
Manchester
Salary
£39,237 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Working arrangement
Up to 3 days from home
First listed by Ontap
8 September 2026
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Job description

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.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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