Senior Personal Assistant to Founder

About the role

We are partnering with a leading creative company in Central Manchester seeking an experienced Senior Personal Assistant to support the founder. The role combines high‑level business support with occasional private duties in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative and organisational support
• Manage a complex, ever‑changing diary with strong forward planning and prioritisation
• Coordinate and reschedule appointments across multiple stakeholders and time zones
• Prepare meetings, including briefing documents, presentations, room bookings, hospitality and materials
• Organise domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries
• Draft correspondence and handle sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Support the preparation of presentations and key business documentation
• Attend meetings to capture actions and ensure clear communication follow‑up
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to other Directors
• Coordinate leadership visits, seminars, celebrations and internal events
• Act as a liaison between the COO, head office and external partners to ensure seamless information flow
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and remain proactive
• High level of discretion, confidentiality and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to different stakeholders
• Calm and agile approach when managing unforeseen changes or challenges
• Autonomous and solutions‑oriented mindset
• Strong customer‑service orientation and collaborative approach
• Structured, positive and team‑focused attitude
• Commercial awareness and a growth mindset
• Ability to thrive in an operationally complex, high‑expectation environment

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word

What we offer

• Salary range £50,000‑£63,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Additional benefits package