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Executive assistant

Ashton-in-Makerfield
Mabey Hire
Executive assistant
Posted: 24 February
Offer description

Location – Garswood Bridge House

Mon-Thurs in Office, Friday WFH

We are a leading temporary works specialist and at the forefront of our industry for over 60 years, with a reputation built on engineering and service excellence. This enables us to deliver the right temporary works solution for our customers, whatever the scale or complexity of the project. Our customers include civil engineering and construction contractors, asset owners, and consulting engineering firms through to small builders.

We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide trusted, high level support to the Managing Director and assist the company board. This is a pivotal role acting as the MD's right hand ensuring smooth efficient running of their day-to-day activity.

Benefits

A competitive basic salary
Company bonus
Great health and well-being packages
A great pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, confidential EA support to the Managing Director
Manage a complex and constantly changing diary, prioritising effectively
Act as a key point of contact between the MD and internal/external stakeholders
Prepare, edit and coordinate board papers, reports, presentations and correspondence
Organise meetings, travel, and events, including agendas and follow‑up actions
Proactively manage inboxes, filtering and responding where appropriate
Support governance requirements, including board and leadership meetings
Anticipate issues, resolve problems independently, and keep the MD fully informed
Build strong working relationships across the business to facilitate effective communication

What You Need

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a senior executive (MD / CEO / Executive Director)
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior level
High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
Proactive, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working with ambiguity
Strong IT skills, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Able to work independently while remaining a trusted partner to the MD

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