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Posted 07 August, 2026

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Cummins Mellor Recruitment
Blackburn, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Location: BlackburnHours: Full Time | PermanentRole: Hybrid

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Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can truly make an impact?

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We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support their Executive Team while overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

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This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll become a trusted partner to senior management team, ensuring they can focus on driving the business forward, whilst creating a welcoming, efficient and well-organised workplace for colleagues and visitors alike.

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What you'll be doing

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  • Providing first-class Executive Assistant support to the senior leadership team
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  • Managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and preparing agendas and meeting packs
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  • Taking ownership of executive travel arrangements, itineraries and expenses
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  • Preparing presentations, reports and business documentation
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  • Tracking actions from leadership meetings and ensuring deadlines are met
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  • Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
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  • Managing office facilities, suppliers, stationery and workplace resources
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  • Coordinating company events, employee engagement activities and business functions
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  • Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
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What we're looking for

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We're looking for someone who is naturally organised, calm under pressure and enjoys being at the heart of a busy business.

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You'll ideally have:

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  • Previous experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant
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  • Exceptional organisational and diary management skills
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  • Experience arranging travel, including accommodation, transport and itineraries
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  • Professional and approachable manner with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
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  • Experience overseeing office logistics, equipment and workplace resources.
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  • Experience planning and delivering company-wide events and employee engagement activities.
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  • A high level of discretion and professionalism
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What's in it for you?

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  • Salary £38,000 - £45,000
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  • A varied and rewarding role with real autonomy
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  • The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Executive Team
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  • A supportive and collaborative culture
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  • The chance to make a genuine impact across the wider business
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  • Raft of benefits including Health, advanced holiday package, pension and more.
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If you're someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys building strong relationships and takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

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