Executive Assistant to Group CEO

About the role

This is a senior Executive Assistant position supporting the Group CEO of a leading multi‑channel retail business in Manchester. Working closely with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant, you will help drive the effective management of priorities, leadership activities and key initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Personal Assistant to manage calendars, meetings and leadership engagements.
• Coordinate CEO engagements and internal interactions to focus time on top business priorities.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and reports for key meetings and leadership discussions.
• Track progress against strategic initiatives, ensuring follow‑up and accountability across the leadership team.
• Organise Executive Leadership Team meetings, agenda planning and action‑item tracking.
• Act 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 business updates and provide concise summaries or briefings as needed.
• Assist with internal communications and leadership updates from the CEO.
• Help organise strategy sessions, leadership meetings and executive off‑sites.

Required profile

• Proven senior Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Experience in a fast‑moving retail or multi‑channel environment is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Negotiable salary – please provide your minimum requirement.
• Very generous benefits package.