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Our client is a online fashion retailer for accessible luxury for women worldwide. They pride themselves in premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style. An ambitious and forward-thinking culture is at the forefront of everything they do. It is workforce of intuitive thinkers.
Job Title: Executive Assistant to Group CEO
Location: Manchester, UK (with occasional international travel, including UAE)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 5 days per week in the office
Salary: £40k to £55K per annum
The Role
They are seeking a senior and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Group CEO. This is a high-impact opportunity to partner closely with a dynamic and visionary leader at the helm of a rapidly evolving company with a global footprint.
The role is high-trust, fast-paced, and intellectually engaging, supporting a high-performing CEO who leads across companies with a demanding international schedule. You will act as a critical right hand, ensuring the CEO’s time, energy, and focus are optimised across business operations, strategic initiatives, board responsibilities, and key relationships. Working as part of a high-functioning Executive Office, you will be central to the rhythm of the Group and instrumental in enabling the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Diary & Inbox Management
* Manage a complex and dynamic calendar spanning multiple businesses, time zones, and international locations Anticipate, prioritise, and resolve scheduling conflicts while ensuring strategic alignment of time
* Monitor and triage high volumes of correspondence with discretion and strategic judgement
* Prepare the CEO with agendas, briefings, and context for all meetings and engagements
Global Travel & Logistics
* Coordinate international travel across multiple regions and business lines, including flights, visas, accommodations, and high-level itineraries
* Manage logistics for offsite meetings, board sessions, and investor engagements
* Maintain agility to respond to last-minute travel changes or emergent opportunities
Executive & Personal Support
* Serve as a trusted proxy for the CEO in internal and external communications
* Draft, review, and manage sensitive documents, reports, and board-level presentations
* Conduct research and create briefing materials on strategic initiatives, markets, and partners
* Attend meetings as needed, track key actions, and ensure timely follow-through
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
* Act as the CEO’s liaison with board members, senior leadership, investors, and strategic partners
* Communicate on the CEO’s behalf with clarity, warmth, and professionalism
* Help build and maintain trusted relationships across business and industry
* Represent the Executive Office with professionalism, warmth, and discretion
Project & Initiative Oversight
* Drive select cross-functional or CEO-led initiatives from concept through execution
* Support the CEO’s involvement in industry events and group-wide brand moments
* Liaise with PR, marketing, and communications teams on executive visibility and positioning
Operational Excellence
* Maintain and refine executive systems including document management, contact databases, and process workflows
* Track and reconcile expenses; manage light finance administration for the Executive Office
* Oversee VIP logistics, corporate gifting, and group-wide executive protocols
Confidentiality & Discretion
* Navigate high-pressure and sensitive environments with absolute professionalism and confidentiality
* Exercise sound judgement and emotional intelligence in all aspects of the role
What We’re Looking For
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in a senior-level EA role supporting a CEO, Chairperson, or Group Executive (ideally in multi-entity or global environments)
* Global Acumen: Demonstrated ability to support international operations and executive travel
* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English; confident communicator with senior stakeholders
* Professionalism: Composed, trustworthy, and emotionally intelligent
* Initiative: Proactive, solutions-oriented, and thrives in autonomous environments
* Organisation: Meticulous attention to detail, structured thinking, and deadline-driven
* Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
The successful candidate will be a composed, agile, and highly capable Executive Assistant who operates with precision, discretion, and grace under pressure. You understand the pace and complexity of supporting a Group CEO who leads multiple businesses, and you bring a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational execution. You are deeply loyal, unflappable, and motivated by enabling leadership at the highest level.
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