Executive Assistant to Group CEO

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Group CEO of a leading multi‑channel retail business in Manchester. Working within the Executive Office, you will partner closely with the CEO and the CEO’s Personal Assistant to manage priorities, coordinate leadership activities and drive strategic initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, engagements and internal interactions, ensuring focus on critical business objectives.
• Prepare high‑quality briefing documents, presentations, reports and meeting materials for leadership discussions and strategic planning.
• Monitor progress on business‑critical projects, ensuring accountability and timely follow‑up across senior leadership teams.
• Organise Executive Leadership Team meetings, agendas and action tracking.
• Act as a central coordination point between departments for matters requiring CEO visibility, input or approval.
• Support the delivery of cross‑functional projects on behalf of the CEO.
• Produce concise executive summaries and briefings on developments across the business.
• Assist with internal communications, leadership updates and messaging from the CEO.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership events, strategy sessions and off‑site meetings.

Required profile

• Significant experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Business Partner or Chief of Staff.
• Proven track record supporting C‑suite executives in a fast‑paced commercial environment.
• Outstanding organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong project coordination and leadership‑support experience.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with confidence to work independently.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £50,000‑£60,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work at the heart of executive decision‑making in a dynamic retail business.