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Executive assistant

Manchester
TalentYard Ltd
Executive assistant
Posted: 18 May
Offer description

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware Personal Assistant to support the COO within a fast-paced creative environment.


This role requires exceptional coordination skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities across operations, talent, production, clients, and internal teams.


(This is a fully office based role)


Key Responsibilities


Executive Support

* Manage the COO’s diary, meetings, travel, and day-to-day schedule
* Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones
* Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, briefing notes, and meeting materials
* Screen and prioritise emails, calls, and correspondence


Operational Coordination

* Support delivery of operational projects and company initiatives
* Liaise with department heads, creatives, freelancers, suppliers, and clients
* Help monitor workflows, deadlines, budgets, and resource planning
* Maintain operational documentation and reporting systems
* Assist with event planning, shoots, launches, or production logistics where required


Communication & Stakeholder Management

* Act as a key point of contact on behalf of the COO
* Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners
* Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
* Ensure smooth communication between operational and creative teams


Administrative Support

* Process expenses, invoices, purchase orders, and approvals
* Organise contracts, filing systems, and digital records
* Support onboarding and coordination of freelancers or new starters
* Assist with office management tasks when needed



Skills & Experience


Essential

* Previous experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or Operations Coordinator
* Experience working within sports, entertainment, creative, media, or fast-moving commercial environment
* Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly


Personal Attributes

* Proactive and solutions-focused
* Professional and discreet
* Confident communicator
* Highly dependable and resourceful
* Collaborative with a positive attitude
* Passionate about creative industries and culture


Salary up to £65,000 plus amazing benefits.

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