Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to CEO

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff to support the dynamic CEO of a leading global creative business in Manchester. This senior position sits within the Executive Office and works closely with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant to drive priorities, leadership activities, and key initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Personal Assistant to manage priorities, meetings and leadership activities.
• Coordinate the CEO’s engagements and internal interactions, ensuring focus on critical business priorities.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and reports for key meetings and strategic forums.
• Track progress on business initiatives, follow‑up actions and accountability across the leadership team.
• Organise Executive Leadership Team meetings, agenda planning and action tracking.
• Serve as a central coordination point across departments for topics requiring CEO visibility.
• Support delivery of cross‑functional projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO.
• Monitor updates across business areas and provide concise summaries or briefings.
• Assist with internal communications and leadership updates from the CEO.
• Help plan leadership meetings, strategy sessions and executive off‑sites.

Required profile

• Proven senior Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on delivering results.

Required skills

What we offer

• Negotiable salary (please indicate minimum requirement).
• Generous benefits package.