Executive Assistant to Group CEO

Role overview

A well-established fashion retail company in Manchester is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Group CEO. This position sits within the Executive Office and works in close partnership with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant to keep priorities, leadership activity, and strategic initiatives moving effectively.

What you will do

• Partner with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant to manage priorities, meetings, and important leadership activity.
• Coordinate the CEO’s schedule, engagements, and internal interactions so time is spent on the most critical business matters.
• Prepare briefing packs, presentations, and reports for key meetings, leadership conversations, and strategic forums.
• Monitor progress on business initiatives and action items, ensuring follow-through and ownership across the leadership team.
• Organise Executive Leadership Team meetings, including agenda preparation and tracking decisions and actions.
• Serve as a hub of coordination between departments on matters that need CEO attention or input.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO.
• Review updates from across the business and turn them into concise summaries or briefings when needed.
• Help draft internal communications and leadership updates from the CEO where required.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, strategy sessions, and executive off-site events.
• Bring structure to the CEO’s workload and priorities so next steps are clear and progress is maintained.

Experience and suitability

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience at senior EA level, or previous Chief of Staff experience. This role requires someone who is highly organised, confident supporting senior leadership, and able to keep multiple priorities on track at once.

Compensation and benefits

Pay is negotiable for the right person. The company also provides a very generous benefits package.