Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Our client who is a leader in the travel sector, is seeking an Executive Assistant on a 4-month contract, to be based from Manchester, where there is a hybrid working policy in place. The role will pay a competitive salary which is available on request.

You will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial, administrative and organisational support services to the Committee including Group Chief Executive (CEO).

What is expected of the Executive Assistant:

• Extensive diary management
• Aid with key projects and external client communications
• First point of contact for a range of external and internal contacts including key clients
• Global travel arrangements
• Inbox Management

What we look for in an Executive Assistant:

• Significant demonstrable experience working at Executive/c-suite level.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Time management and the ability to multi-task are essential, along with a proven ability to plan, prioritise and adapt in the face of new challenges and interruptions every day.
• Trust is integral to the role due to daily exposure to sensitive and confidential commercial, financial, and legal information.
• Professional manner with ability to work with employees from all levels of the organisation, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills are essential: ability to create, edit and proof-read executive communications including correspondence, internal and external announcements and press releases.
• Ability to stay calm, diplomatic and focused under pressure.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a desire to play an active role in improving processes and communications.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts is fundamental to the role.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office

What the successful Executive Assistant will receive:

Competitive salary

4-month contract

Luxury Manchester offices with hybrid working options

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.