Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant to Managing Director

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• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
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• Location: Manchester, M1 3BG.
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• Duration: 2 months
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• Pay: £22.39 per hour PAYE
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• Regular office attendance required (4 days per week)
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Transport for Greater Manchester are seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director by working alongside the senior executive assistant. This role is crucial for ensuring effective coordination of day-to-day activities, including comprehensive diary management, meeting planning, preparation of papers and briefings, and providing high-quality administrative support. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling the Managing Director to operate effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage and coordinate the Managing Director's diary and schedule to ensure optimal organisation.
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• Plan and prepare for meetings, including the preparation of necessary documents and briefings.
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• Provide high-quality administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office.
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• Work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation and partner organisations.
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• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
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• Support, guide, and develop junior staff within the team.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Personal Assistant, ideally supporting Managing Director, Executive, or Board-level leaders.
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• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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• Ability to manage complex diaries, meetings, and competing priorities effectively.
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• Proactive and confident in working independently; able to anticipate requirements and plan forward effectively.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of building positive working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
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• Line management experience is desirable, with skills in supporting, guiding, and developing others.
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If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch!