Executive Assistant
Location: Hybrid to Manchester
Role Overview
Markerstudy Distribution is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Executive Assistant to provide first-class, 1:1 support to senior Directors. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on being proactive, trusted, and one step ahead, acting as a true partner to their Director while working seamlessly across multiple teams.
The successful candidate will be exceptional at protecting executive time, managing complex diaries, and anticipating priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as a trusted 1:1 Executive Assistant to a Director, providing calm, professional and proactive support.
2. Proactively manage and protect the Director's time, ensuring focus on highest value priorities.
3. Anticipate needs, flag conflicts early, and suggest solutions before issues arise.
4. Serve as an extension of the Director, handling interactions with discretion and confidence.
5. Provide expert diary management, coordinating complex internal and external meetings.
6. Prioritise requests, challenge when necessary, and ensure agendas and pre-reads are in place.
7. Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics and schedules where required.
8. Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, internal team...